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- (Dipsacus fullonum)
- This biennial inhabits riverbanks and canals, as well as some dry pastures. Though this plant only flowers for a short period, the spiky heads remain eye-catching for autumn and winter. It seeds easily and may need controlling. Bees, insects and butterflies are attracted to it, and in autumn so are goldfinches.
- situation sun.
- soil type neutral/alkaline: normal/moist.
- height up to 180cm.
- flowering season + colour
- july-august, purple.
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