small teasel
Also known as: shepherd's rod
A biennial, to 1.2-1.5m tall, with erect, sparsely-prickly stems. Basal leaves appear in the first year; in the second year it produces globose flowerheads of whitish flowers from late summer to early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- small teasel (Dipsacus pilosus)
- Genus
- Dipsacus
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of small teasel
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of small teasel
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small teasel care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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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 in situ in autumn or spring
Growing
GrowingPrefers moister soils and partial shade. The flowerheads can be harvested for air-drying from mid to late summer, or left for birds over winter
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Prone to aphids
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