greater burdock
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
An erect, branching plant to 2m, with purplish flowerheads in clusters on the leafy main branches, and dull green leaves. Characteristic brown seedheads
Scientific classification
- Species
- greater burdock (Arctium lappa)
- Genus
- Arctium
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial · Herbs - Culinary
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of greater burdock
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Eurasia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of greater burdock
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greater burdock care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning necessary
Propagation
PropagationPropagate 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
Growing
GrowingIdeally grow in moist soil and full sun or partial shade. It will tolerate wide range of soils
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Usually trouble free
Pests
Usually trouble free
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