Life Span
Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Asia
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
9 - 1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Fullers Karde
Kraut Robert
In French
Cardère à foulon
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
erva robert
In Polish
Fullera Oset
herb robert
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Robertus herba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Geraniales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Herb Robert
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuller's Teasel and Herb Robert Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Herb Robert are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Herb Robert
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.