Flora of Pennsylvania

Tragopogon pratensis

Tragopogon pratensis goat's-beard

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneously Add to MyPlants View Locations

Meadows, fields, edges of forests, and other man-disturbed habitats.

Present throughout the state.

Wetland code: Not classified

Flowers May through August.

Ramblin Randy (Guest)

Posted on 13 May 2026

Found a real beauty growing along the side of our garden today.  Mid day, some of the pods were open and some closed.  Excited about saving some seeds.  Franklin Couty PA

 Posted By Admin: @Ramblin Randy Thank you for sharing, they really are striking plants when the seed heads open. A small note: Tragopogon pratensis is not native to PA, though it has naturalized widely. If you enjoy this look, there are some beautiful native alternatives with similar airy seed heads, such as Hieracium venosum. They support more local wildlife and can be a lovely addition to a native garden
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Tragopogon pratensis goat's-beard

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneously
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Plant Summary
annual forb introduced, common flower color: yellow
Common Names
goat's-beard meadow salsify meadow goat's-beard