lesser burdock

How to Grow and Care for lesser burdock

lesser burdock · Arctium minus
Also known as: common burdock; cuckoo button

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

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Planting and Growing lesser burdock

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleProvide moderate regular water, tolerate brief mild soil dryness
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeSand · Loam · Clay · Chalk
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingLight balanced feed once at spring germination, extra feeding unnecessary
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Care Tips

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

How to Water lesser burdock?

Provide moderate regular water, tolerate brief mild soil dryness

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for lesser burdock?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for lesser burdock?

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What Soil Is Best for lesser burdock?

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize lesser burdock?

Light balanced feed once at spring germination, extra feeding unnecessary

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How to Prune lesser burdock?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate lesser 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 lesser burdock?

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How to Care for lesser burdock in Winter?

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How to Plant lesser burdock?

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

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How to Repot lesser burdock?

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How to Harvest lesser burdock?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of lesser burdock

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Attributes of lesser burdock

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginEurope, North Africa

Scientific Classification

Species
Arctium minus
Genus
Arctium
Family
Asteraceae
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