Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Ray
Disk
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
disturbed sites, Grassland, riparian zones, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
0-6
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Average, Rich, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average, Rich, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Broken Bones
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Cottage garden, Groundcover
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
TITHONIA 'Fiesta Del Sol'
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Fiesta del Sol Mexican Sunflower, Mexican Sunflower
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
मैक्सिकन सूरजमुखी
In German
Fullers Karde
mexikanische Sonnenblume
In French
Cardère à foulon
Mexican sunflower
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
girasol mexicano
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Μεξικού ηλιέλαιο
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
girassol mexicano
In Polish
Fullera Oset
meksykański słonecznika
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Mexicanus HELIANTHUS
Phylum
Anthophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Applicable
Order
Dipsacales
Asterales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Sunflower
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Sunflower? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Sunflower. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Mexican Sunflower doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Mexican Sunflower 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 Sunflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Sunflower
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Sunflower season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Mexican Sunflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Sunflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Sunflower Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mexican Sunflower height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Sunflower are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Mexican Sunflower flower color: Orange Red
- Mexican Sunflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Sunflower
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Mexican Sunflower 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 Sunflower pruning is done 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 Mexican Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.