Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong to lance-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Mexican Heather
In German
Fullers Karde
Mexican Heather
In French
Cardère à foulon
Mexicaine Heather
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Heather mexicana
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Μεξικού Heather
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Mexican Heather
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Mexican Heather
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Mexicanus Heather
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Myrtales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Lythroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Heather
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Heather? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Heather. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Mexican Heather doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Mexican Heather 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 Mexican Heather and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Heather
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Heather season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Heather Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Heather are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Heather
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Heather 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 Mexican Heather pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.