Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Wildflower
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Winter heath
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Alpine Heath
Fullers Karde
In French
Alpine Heath
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Alpine Heath
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Dipsacales
Family
Ericaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ericeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Dipsacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Alpine Heath and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Alpine Heath and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Alpine Heath and Fuller's Teasel. Alpine Heath doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Alpine Heath does not have fragrant flowers. Alpine Heath has allergic reactions like Not Available and Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alpine Heath and Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alpine Heath and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Alpine Heath and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.