Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Asia
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Types
Not Available
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple
Light Purple, Pink, Purple, Reddish Plum, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
Phlox amplifolia
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Phlox amplifolia
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Phlox amplifolia
In German
Fullers Karde
Phlox amplifolia
In French
Cardère à foulon
Phlox amplifolia
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Phlox amplifolia
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Phlox amplifolia
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Phlox amplifolia
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Phlox amplifolia
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Phlox amplifolia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Solanales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Polemonioideae
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Phlox amplifolia
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Phlox amplifolia? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Phlox amplifolia. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Phlox amplifolia doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Phlox amplifolia 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 Phlox amplifolia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Phlox amplifolia
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Phlox amplifolia is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Phlox amplifolia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Phlox amplifolia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Phlox amplifolia is Loam while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Phlox amplifolia is Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Phlox amplifolia Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Phlox amplifolia physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Phlox amplifolia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Phlox amplifolia are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Phlox amplifolia flower color: Light Purple, Pink, Purple, Reddish Plum and White
- Phlox amplifolia leaf color: Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Phlox amplifolia
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Phlox amplifolia 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 Phlox amplifolia pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox amplifolia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.