14 Flowers That Look Like Dandelions But Are Not

05.03.2024 - 08:25 / balconygardenweb.com / Raul Cornelius

If you don’t like the invasiveness of dandelions but love their yellow blooms, well, these are your best options!

Botanical Name: Hieracium pratense

The yellow flowers of this plant form a cluster on top of slender stems that are quite hairy. On the first glance, you will be hard pressed to tell the difference!

Botanical Name: Tragopogon dubius

Yellow Salsify is native to Europe and is popular for its distinctive globe-like seed heads that look a lot like dandelions.

Botanical Name: Pilosella officinarum

An invasive herb, it has bright yellow flowers and hairy leaves that resemble small dandelions. However, the tall stalk is something that’ll help you spot it out.

Botanical Name: Tussilago farfara

Coltsfoot has vibrant yellow flowers that grow in a circular form, making it resemble the plant in the question by a good margin!

Botanical Name: Sonchus oleraceus

Its fluffy heads have an array of multiple tiny flowers that closely resemble the classic dandelion. The leaves gives it away though!

Botanical Name: Hieracium caespitosum

With yellow, dandelion-esque blooms, these plants can be a great option for those who want a easy to maintain specimen for warmer regions.

Botanical Name: Crepis

The small yellow flowers of a hawk’s beard, they might look like dandelions in a quick glance. They typically grow in dry, open spaces.

Botanical Name: Lactuca virosa

The clusters of this plant’s yellow flowers might make you believe its a dandelion! Grow it for the tasty young shoots you can use as an asparagus alternative!

Botanical Name: Scorzoneroides autumnalis

Its canary flowers on long, slender stems can make anyone think they are dandelions growing in the wild!

Botanical Name: Cichorium intybus

This one comes with a blue twist – so yes, it may look