Dipsacus fullonum

Teasel

Information from reverse of packet:

Pollinator

Hardy biennial with spiny foliage and stems with thistle like pinky-blue flowers in summer. Various birds feed on the seed heads. Good dead winter structure. Will self-sow, sun or part shade and moist well-drained soil.

Height: 1.2m-2m
Spread: 75cm

Sow onto moist compost in containers in spring to summer at 15°c. Lightly cover seeds with a thin layer of fine grit. Prick out when large enough to handle.

This packet contains one glassine bag of seeds.

* often available also as plants, please see the plants section for details: Dipsacus fullonum