Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
alpine shootingstar , Jewelled shootingstar , Sierran shootingstar , broad-leaved shootingstar , Frigid Shootingstar
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Floodplains, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White, Pink, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune after flowering, 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
Aphids, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
CLERODENDRUM quadriloculare
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
American cowslip , mosquito bills , mad violets , sailor caps
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
shooting star
In German
Fullers Karde
shooting star
In French
Cardère à foulon
Dodecatheon
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Dodecatheon
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
shooting star
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Dodecatheon
In Polish
Fullera Oset
shooting star
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
shooting star
Phylum
Anthophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Primulales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Dipsacus
Dodecatheon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Shooting Star
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Shooting Star? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Shooting Star. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Shooting Star doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Shooting Star 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 Shooting Star and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Shooting Star
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Shooting Star is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Shooting Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Shooting Star season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Shooting Star is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shooting Star is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Shooting Star Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Shooting Star physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Shooting Star height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Shooting Star are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Shooting Star flower color: White, Pink, Salmon and Coral
- Shooting Star leaf color: Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Shooting Star
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Shooting Star 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 Shooting Star pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Shooting Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.