Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
meadows, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires a lot of watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Lots of watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Don't use high pH fertilizers, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
LYTHRUM 'Happy'
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Loosetrife
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Loosetrife
In German
Fullers Karde
Loosetrife
In French
Cardère à foulon
salicaire
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
loosetrife
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
loosetrife
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
loosetrife
In Polish
Fullera Oset
loosetrife
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
loosetrife
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Myrtales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Loosestrife
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Loosestrife? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Loosestrife. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Loosestrife doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Loosestrife 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 Loosestrife and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Loosestrife
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Loosestrife is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Loosestrife Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Loosestrife season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Loosestrife is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuller's Teasel and Loosestrife Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Loosestrife physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Loosestrife height is 30.50 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Loosestrife are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Loosestrife flower color: Pink and Rose
- Loosestrife leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Loosestrife
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Loosestrife 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 Loosestrife pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune in summer. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering.