About Fuller's Teasel and Silverberry
Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Asia
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Scale Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, Salve, VD
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Silverberry
In German
Fullers Karde
Silverberry
In French
Cardère à foulon
Silverberry
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Silverberry
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Silverberry
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Silverberry
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Silverberry
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Rhamnales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Elaeagnoideae
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Silverberry
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Silverberry? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Silverberry. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Silverberry doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Silverberry 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 Silverberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Silverberry
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuller's Teasel and Silverberry Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Silverberry are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Silverberry
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Silverberry 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 Silverberry 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.