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Genus: Dipsacus Species: sylvestris Common Name: Common Teasel Family: Caprifoliaceae + Dipsacaceae + Valerianaceae + Linnaeaceae Order: Dipsacales Native: Europe Habit: Herbaceous Biennial Height: 4 to 6 feet Width: 2 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Purple Propagation: Seed Zone: 3-5 Note: This plant is suitable for perennial gardens. Flowers turn to an attractive shade of brown and are used in dried flower arrangements. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.

Comments, Questions, Desire to Support: Contact Mo Fayyaz, Greenhouse/Garden Director, 608 262 2235.

File last updated: 2007.

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