Dandelion

In lawns

• Apply a selective herbicide like LawnPro Turfclean Ultra, LawnPro Turfclean, Turfclean & Green or All-in-1. This will effectively control dandelions but will leave lawn grasses unaffected. Alternatively dandelions can be spot sprayed with Weed Weapon Extra Strength, Weed Weapon Rapid Action or painted with Weed Weapon Invade Gel.
• For best results use in Spring and Autumn when weeds and turf are growing.

In garden beds

• Spot treat with Weed Weapon Extra Strength, Weed Weapon Rapid Action or painted with Weed Weapon Invade Gel. Weed Weapon is systemic and kills weeds down to the roots within 2-4 days and is an ideal product for use around established trees and shrubs. It is inactive in the soil so planting can be safely carried out soon after treatment.
• For a fast acting organic solution use Kiwicare Weed Weapon Natural Power.
• For best results use in Spring and Autumn when weeds and turf are growing.

In paths and driveways

• For long term control on paths and driveways use Weed Weapon Long Term. This will kill a wide range of weeds and prevent regrowth for up to 12 months.
• For a fast acting solution use Weed Weapon Rapid Action or Weed Weapon Natural Power.
• For best results use in Spring and Autumn when weeds and turf are growing.

• The name dandelion comes from the French dent-de-lion, meaning lion's tooth, referring to the tooth-like edges of the leaves.
• The common dandelion is the species Taraxacum officinale. Taraxacum is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Taraxacum are native to Eurasia and North America, and two species, Taxacarm officinale and Taxacarum erythrospermum are found as weeds worldwide including New Zealand.

There are five similar species with dandelion like flower heads:

• Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) have a single large flowerhead at the end of a short hollow stem which exudes white sap when cut.
• Hawksbeard (Crepis capillaris) has smaller flowerheads on taller, leafy, branched stems.
• Hawkbit (Leontontodon taraxacoides) are large and are at the top of solide, leafless, unbranched stems.
• Catsear (Hypochaeris radicata) has tall little branched, leafless stems.
• Oxtongue (Helminthotheca echioides) has tall, stiff, bristled hairy stems and leaves.