Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Slopes, Stony hillsides
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Wildlife
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiscrophulatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Refrigerant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Wildflower
Botanical Name
RUMEX scutatus
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
French Sorrel, Buckler-Leaved Sorrel, shield-leaf sorrel
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
French Sorrel
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Schild-Ampfer
Fullers Karde
In French
French Sorrel
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
French Sorrel
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
French Sorrel
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
French Sorrel
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Szczaw tarczolistny
Fullera Oset
In Latin
French Sorrel
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Dipsacales
Family
Polygonaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Dipsacoideae
Properties of French Sorrel and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of French Sorrel and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About French Sorrel and Fuller's Teasel. French Sorrel doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also French Sorrel does not have fragrant flowers. French Sorrel has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 French Sorrel and Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of French Sorrel and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of French Sorrel and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about French Sorrel and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Sorrel season is Summer and Fall and Fuller's Teasel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for French Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
French Sorrel and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
French Sorrel and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. French Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of French Sorrel and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
French Sorrel flower color: Green
French Sorrel leaf color: Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of French Sorrel and Fuller's Teasel
Care of French Sorrel and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Sorrel 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 French Sorrel 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.