Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Allergy
Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
red willow
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
silky dogwood
In German
Fullers Karde
silky dogwood
In French
Cardère à foulon
silky dogwood
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
silky dogwood
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
silky dogwood
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
silky dogwood
In Polish
Fullera Oset
silky dogwood
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
silky dogwood
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Cornales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Silky Dogwood
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Silky Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Silky Dogwood. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Silky Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Silky Dogwood 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 Silky Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Silky Dogwood
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Silky Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Silky Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Silky Dogwood season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Silky Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silky Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuller's Teasel and Silky Dogwood Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Silky Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Silky Dogwood height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Silky Dogwood are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Silky Dogwood flower color: Ivory
- Silky Dogwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Silky Dogwood
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Silky Dogwood 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 Silky Dogwood 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 Silky Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.