Water
Water regularly, especially during establishment and dry periods. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent waterlogging. Once established, it is quite drought-tolerant.
Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
Also known as At Yemliği · Big Goat's-Beard · Common Salsify
Yellow Salsify (Tragopogon dubius) is an herbaceous biennial wildflower native to Eurasia and North Africa, naturalized in North America. It features yellow-orange ray fl
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings, drought-tolerant once established.
Well-drained, sandy loam
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures; hardy in USDA zones 3-9.
Low
25% intensity
Requires minimal fertilization; benefits from a light application in poor soil.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during establishment and dry periods. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent waterlogging. Once established, it is quite drought-tolerant.
Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
Pruning is typically not necessary for this species, as it is grown primarily for its ornamental value and potential edible roots.
If you wish to prevent self-seeding, cut back the flower stalks before they develop into seed heads. Remove dead foliage in late winter.
Propagation is easily achieved through direct sowing of seeds in the fall or early spring. Seeds can also be sown indoors a few weeks before the last frost.
It readily self-seeds in suitable conditions, often requiring minimal intervention.
Repotting is generally not applicable as Tragopogon dubius is typically grown as an annual or biennial in the garden and rarely cultivated in containers. If grown in a pot, repot in spring before new growth begins, using well-draining soil.
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Where Yellow Salsify (Tragopogon dubius) is found

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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Tragopogon |
| Species | Tragopogon dubius |
Similar in genus Tragopogon
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