Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use to half the strength of the fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
FOENICULUM vulgare
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Common Fennel, Fennel
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
सौंफ़
In German
Fullers Karde
Fenchel
In French
Cardère à foulon
Fenouil
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Hinojo
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Μάραθο
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Funcho
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Koper włoski
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
faeniculi
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Dipsacaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Dipsacus
Foeniculum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Fennel
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Fennel? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Fennel. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Fennel doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Fennel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Fuller's Teasel and Fennel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Fennel
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Fennel is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Fennel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Fennel season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Fennel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuller's Teasel and Fennel Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Fennel physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Fennel are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Fennel flower color: Yellow
- Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Fennel
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Fennel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Fennel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fennel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.