Description

Wild Teasel

Wild Teasel is a wild flower native to Britain and sometimes, depending on where you live, known as “ouch that hurt” or “brush and comb”

It is an unusual biennial, because during the first year it has slightly prickly leaves and does not grow very high. However, during the second year, the plant grows to around 2 metres high and produces rings of lilac flowers on spiked cone-shaped heads. Before it flowers, the cone-shaped heads display a beautiful pink tinge in the sunlight. The flowers usually appear between July to August.

The spiked cone heads are ideal for using as a dried decoration in the house.

If you are a bird lover, then this plant is a must-have for your garden. Because, it is known for attracting Goldfinches. These birds love the seeds produced on the prickly cone-shaped flower heads. Also, the flowers are a rich source of nectar, attracting British bees, hover flies and other nectar loving insects.

• Attracts British bees
• Goldfinches love the seeds
• Hover fly friendly
• Makes great dried flower arrangements

Instructions for seeds.

Sow in a seed tray during spring. When you feel the seedlings are big enough to handle comfortably, prick them out and plant them into individual pots. Plant them in the final position early summer. Remember, the following year they will produce the flower heads.