Common Geropogon Care

Geropogon is a genus of flowering plants in the dandelion family.

Several species names have been published in the genus, but only one is recognized. Geropogon hybridus, the pasture goatsbeard or slender salsify, is native to the Mediterranean and adjacent areas, from the Canary Islands to Iran.

This plant is useful.

This plant might be poisonous

How to get rid of: Hand pulling needs to be done carefully to ensure there is a minimum of soil disturbance. Many weeds flourish when soil is disturbed. Removal of small weeds can be achieved by placing one hand flat on the ground with the weed between two fingers. As the hand is pressed toward the ground the second hand can carefully remove the weed.