Dipsacus fullonum | Teasel, Lus An Fhucadair. Originated in … Scotland | Various
Dipsacus fullonum belongs to the plant family DIPSACACE and Genus Dipsacus This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Dipsacus fullonum does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Dipsacus fullonum so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Dipsacus fullonum teasel,Lus an Fhucadair is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Yellow is the most typical color produced by Dipsacus fullonum. Teasel has been used in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland for dyeing. Dipsacus fullonum is known as Lus an Fhucadair in Gaelic.
Dipsacus fullonum can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … yellow
Dipsacus fullonum is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as a diuretic, an astringent or a digestive tonic. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the root.
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.
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