Teasel Seeds (Dipsacus fullonum)

A striking wildflower, Teasel is known for its tall spiky flower heads that attract bees, butterflies, and especially goldfinches. Its architectural shape adds height and structure to wildlife-friendly gardens, meadows, and borders. Hardy and easy to grow, Teasel provides year-round interest with summer blooms and seed heads that last into winter.

What Makes It Special

• Loved by pollinators and seed-eating birds, especially goldfinches

• Tall, architectural plant for borders and wild gardens

• Long-lasting seed heads provide winter garden interest

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dipsacus fullonum

• Hardy biennial/wildflower

• Height: 150–200 cm (5–6 ft)

• Bloom time: Mid to late summer

Ideal For

• Wildlife and pollinator-friendly gardens

• Wildflower meadows and natural planting schemes

• Adding height and structure to borders

Sowing

• Sow outdoors Mar–Jun or Sep–Oct directly into prepared soil

• Cover lightly and keep moist until germination

• Germination: 14–28 days depending on conditions

• Thin seedlings to 30–45 cm apart

• Flowers in the second year after sowing