greater burdock

How to Grow and Care for greater burdock

greater burdock · Arctium lappa
Also known as: beggar's buttons; bur; burdock; burr; clite; clod bur; clot bur; cockle bur; cockle button; cuckle; cuckold; gobo; great bur; great burdock; hardane; hardock; harlock; hurr bur; kiss-me-quick; love leaves; stick-button

Ideally grow in moist soil and full sun or partial shade. It will tolerate wide range of soils

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing greater burdock

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Ideally grow in moist soil and full sun or partial shade. It will tolerate wide range of soils

How to Water greater burdock?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for greater burdock?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for greater burdock?

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What Soil Is Best for greater burdock?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for greater burdock?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize greater burdock?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune greater burdock?

No pruning necessary

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How to Propagate greater burdock?

Propagate by seed; sow in situ in the autumn or early spring. Alternatively, sow in a tray and transplant before the tap-root develops. To improve germination pre- soak or scarify the seed

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How to Transplant greater burdock?

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How to Care for greater burdock in Winter?

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How to Plant greater burdock?

Ideally grow in moist soil and full sun or partial shade. It will tolerate wide range of soils

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How to Repot greater burdock?

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How to Harvest greater burdock?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Usually trouble free

Pests

Usually trouble free

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The Toxicity of greater burdock

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Attributes of greater burdock

Plant typeAnnual Biennial · Herbs - Culinary
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginEurasia

Scientific Classification

Species
Arctium lappa
Genus
Arctium
Family
Asteraceae
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