Arctium lappa
GREATER BURDOCK, BURR SEED
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen biennial

Hardiness zones: 2-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Fertilising: Avoid high nitrogen fertiliser.

 
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Arctium lappa
GREATER BURDOCK, BURR SEED
Asteraceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen biennial

Hardiness zones: 2-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple

Flowering Time: mid summer to early autumn

Leaves: dark green

Edibility: herbalist herb, edible leaves, roots


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: butterfly attracting






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