Dipsacus fullonum
TEASEL
Caprifoliaceae-Dipsacaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen biennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.8m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, UK, North Africa, SW Asia-Middle East

Other Botanical Names: Dipsacus arcimusci, D. botterii, D. carminatorius, D. connatofolius, D. divaricatus, D. horridus, D. meyeri, D. mirabilis, D. morisonii, D. orsini, D. palustris, D. purpurascens, D. silvester, D. sinuatus, D. sylvestris, D. vulgaris

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Dipsacus fullonum
TEASEL
Caprifoliaceae-Dipsacaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen biennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.8m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

FEATURES

Flowers: mauve or white

Flowering Time: mid summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bee attracting






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