Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple
Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
HETEROCENTRON elegans
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Spanish Shawl
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Heterocentron
In German
Fullers Karde
Heterocentron
In French
Cardère à foulon
Heterocentron
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Heterocentron
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Heterocentron
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Heterocentron
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Heterocentron
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Heterocentron
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Myrtales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Melastomataceae
Genus
Dipsacus
Heterocentron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Spanish Shawl
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Spanish Shawl? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Spanish Shawl. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Spanish Shawl doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Spanish Shawl 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 Spanish Shawl and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Spanish Shawl
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Spanish Shawl is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Spanish Shawl Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Spanish Shawl season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Spanish Shawl is Loam while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Spanish Shawl Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Spanish Shawl physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Spanish Shawl are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
- Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Spanish Shawl
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Spanish Shawl 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 Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.