Teasel thistle, regular seeds - not treated and non-gmo
Dipsacus fullonum
Wild teasel is a biennial (sometimes short-lived perennial) herbaceous plant growing up to 1.5–2 meters tall. It has a spiny stem and a distinctive cone-shaped flower head with purple or lavender flowers. The opposite leaves are fused at the base, forming a cup that can hold rainwater.Bloom Time:
July to September. Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Habitat and Soil:
Prefers full sun.
Thrives in well-drained, alkaline soils, including poor and disturbed ground.
Common along roadsides, field edges, and riverbanks.
Propagation and Growing:
Grown from seed.
Sow in spring or fall directly outdoors. Seeds benefit from cold stratification.
Germination takes 2–3 weeks.
Produces a basal rosette in the first year; flowers and sets seed in the second year.
Easily self-seeds if left unchecked.
Care Tips:
Low-maintenance plant – drought-tolerant and does not require fertilizing.
Can be invasive if allowed to spread – consider deadheading to control.
Suitable for wildflower meadows or pollinator gardens.
Water cups – the leaf bases form "cups" that hold rainwater, possibly deterring pests or providing microhabitats.
Historical use – dried flower heads were traditionally used in the textile industry to raise the nap on woolen cloth.
Pollinator magnet – the flowers are highly attractive to bees, bumblebees, and butterflies.
Packet 100 seeds
