Teasel. The native teasel, prickly basal leaves followed by prickly stems of cone-shaped purple or white flowers in the second year. Can be dried. Max Height 1m to 2m. Max Spread 30cm to 80cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Dipsacus fullonum
The native teasel, prickly basal leaves followed by prickly stems of cone-shaped purple or white flowers in the second year. Can be dried.
Additional information
| Generic | Dipsacus |
|---|---|
| Species | fullonum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Teasel |
| Flower Colour | white, purple |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1m, 2m |
| Family | Dipsacaeae |
| Spread | 30cm, 80cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Wild garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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