Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southern Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Rose
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Not Available
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Mild sedative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Wildflower
Botanical Name
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Himalaya Blue Poppy
Fullers Karde
In French
Himalaya pavot bleu
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Amapola azul del Himalaya
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Himalayan niebieski mak
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Blue Himalayan Poppy
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Dipsacales
Family
Papaveraceae
Dipsacaceae
Genus
Meconopsis
Dipsacus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Dipsacoideae
Properties of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Blue Poppy and Fuller's Teasel. Himalayan Blue Poppy has thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Blue Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Blue Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy and Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Blue Poppy and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Summer and Fuller's Teasel season is Summer. The type of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Blue Poppy pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Himalayan Blue Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.