Cutleaf Teasel
Dipsacus laciniatus
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caprifoliaceae
- Genus:
- Dipsacus
- Species:
- Dipsacus laciniatus
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Biennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 6-8 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Native Range
United States: Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Canada: Ontario
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Bombus bimaculatus (Bombus bimaculatus), Bombus bimaculatus (Bombus bimaculatus), Bombus impatiens (Bombus impatiens), Bombus impatiens (Bombus impatiens), Bombus terricola (Bombus terricola), Bombus terricola (Bombus terricola) Sweat Bees: silky striped-sweat bee (Agapostemon sericeus), silky striped-sweat bee (Agapostemon sericeus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny habitats