High in Vitamins A and D-2. It requires full to part sun and average well-draining soil. It flowers in July. The leaves are collected while the plant is in bud and fresh frozen. The flowers are collected and dried.
Leaves can burn the soft tissue of the mouth, use caution.
Used externally as tincture to relieve pain of insect bites. Use leaves and flowers in insect repellent sachets. Use as a spray for insecticide. Soak flowers in dandelion wine as insect repellent. DYE Fresh leaves and stems give a greenish-yellow with chrome mordant.