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Dipsacus Fullonum Teasel Perennial Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

Dipsacus Fullonum Teasel Perennial Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.99 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Sow seeds outdoors in fall or early spring

Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

Use well prepared loose soil

Keep the seedbed consistently moist

Ensure good sunlight for healthy germination

How to Grow


Provide full sun to partial shade

Grow in well drained fertile soil

Water regularly until plants are well established

Reduce watering once mature

Stake tall plants to prevent bending

Tips


avoid overwatering in poor drainage soil

plant in sunny site for best blooms

thin seedlings to proper spacing

support tall stems against wind

allow some seedheads for wildlife appeal

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Architectural

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Erect

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Mid-summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Not edible

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

out door

About
Dipsacus Fullonum Teasel Perennial Flower Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open-pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Herbaceous

Dipsacus Fullonum (Common Teasel) is an ornamental perennial prized in gardens for its striking tall stems and distinctive lavender-purple flower heads that attract bees, butterflies and birds. The plant’s structure adds texture and visual interest while supporting beneficial wildlife.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

3–7 ft

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

4–10

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

No

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

12–15 inches

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Shallow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000161045

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes teasel different from common border flowers?

Its tall stems and distinctive spiny flower heads provide strong architectural interest in naturalistic gardens.

Can it be planted in wildlife-friendly landscapes?

Yes. Its seed heads provide seasonal structure and habitat value in ornamental wildlife gardens.

Which companion plants pair well with teasel?

Verbena, echinacea, ornamental grasses, and rudbeckia create meadow-style displays.

Do the seed heads remain attractive after flowering?

Yes. Dried seed heads continue adding texture and seasonal interest well into autumn.

Can dried stems be used in arrangements?

Yes. Decorative seed heads are popular in dried floral displays and craft projects.

Does it suit prairie-style plantings?

Yes. Its upright habit blends naturally into meadow and prairie-inspired landscapes.