Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Blue, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Not Available
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Analgesic, Mild sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Himalayan Blue Poppy
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
In German
Fullers Karde
Himalaya Blue Poppy
In French
Cardère à foulon
Himalaya pavot bleu
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Amapola azul del Himalaya
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Himalayan Blue Poppy
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Himalayan niebieski mak
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Blue Himalayan Poppy
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Ranunculales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Dipsacus
Meconopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Himalayan Blue Poppy? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Himalayan Blue Poppy. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Himalayan Blue Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Himalayan Blue Poppy 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Himalayan Blue Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Himalayan Blue Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Himalayan Blue Poppy Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Himalayan Blue Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Himalayan Blue Poppy are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
- Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Himalayan Blue Poppy 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Himalayan Blue Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.