This Wildflower Is Called Yellow Goat’s Beard

By: Jamie Jamison Adams

Ask the Expert: What is the name of this flower?

Tragopogon dubius

Tragopogon dubius

Yellow Goat's Beard

Yellow Goat's Beard


I have this plant in my garden. It just appeared there early this year and it only blooms in the early morning. It is beautiful and I would like to know the name.

Thank you, Mini

Plant Expert Reply:

This wildflower is called Yellow Goat’s Beard (Tragopogon dubius).  It is often found in fields, meadows, waste ground, roadsides, railroads and blooms April through July.

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One Response to “This Wildflower Is Called Yellow Goat’s Beard”

  1. JasmineBunnie Says:

    This is a WEED!!! I live in Nebraska, and was raised in Wyoming, it’s considered a weed, and spreads just like a dandilion!! Get Rid of it!!

    Jas

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