Dipsacus fullonum - P9

Description
The Common teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) is an upright perennial that produces purple-coloured flowers arranged in cobs from July to August. Its lanceolate, toothed leaves are dark green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows to a width of approx. 50 cm. The Common teasel is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Dipsacus sylvestris.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common teasel are dark green, lanceolate, toothed.

Frost hardiness
The Common teasel has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Sowing outdoors: In the period from May to July - Sowing under glass: From March to June.

Care
This plant should not be cut back in autumn as it looks pretty in winter or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear.

Flower
Dipsacus fullonum forms lilac-coloured flowers arranged in cobs from July.

Use
Cut, solitary, group planting, bee pasture, natural garden, medicinal plant