Dipsacus fullonum

Common Teasel, Wild Teasel

Family: Dipsacaceae Teasel


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 5A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Lavender
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Massing
Height 5' to 7' / 1.40m to 2.00m
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for dried flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive