Other common names
yellow-flowered teasel
Annual Biennial
A rare, non-native biennial or perennial, up to 2m in height, with a base rosette of oval-shaped, dark green foliage. Pale yellow or white, spiky flowers appear on long, branched, prickly, wiry stems in summer. May be found in damp, rough areas where the ground has been disturbed - sometimes near Botanical Gardens. A nectar source for bees and food source for birds
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres