Dipsacus Species, Cut-Leaved Teasel
Dipsacuslaciniatus

Family: Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Dipsacus (DIP-suh-kus)
Species: laciniatus (la-sin-ee-AY-tus)

Synonym:Dipsacus microcephalus

Synonym:Dipsacus pseudosylvestris

Category
Biennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored