Species Woolly Burdock
pink-green flowers with black-pink stamens, green leaves and green-brown stems

Woolly Burdock

Arctium tomentosum

Woolly Burdock (Arctium tomentosum) is an herbal plant species native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a wild, biennial herb with a thick stalk and a sprawling rosette of large, deeply-toothed leaves. Its pale purple flowers are clustered at the end of branching stems and heads of hooked burrs on the plant. When mature, these burrs adhere to clothing and animals, facilitating Woolly Burdock’s dispersion across the landscape. With a wide range of medicinal benefits, Woolly Burdock has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments including skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory illnesses.

Watering:

Frequent

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Fruits:

yellow,brown,tan,white Fruits Ready In Summer

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

silver,green,tan

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Polar daisies prefer moist but well-drained soil, and must be watered regularly during the growing season. They need 1 to 1 1/2 inches of water per week throughout the spring and summer. If you live in an area with hot, dry summers, you may need to water more frequently. In the fall, cut back on watering gradually to prevent the leaves from wilting, but do not let the soil dry out completely. During winter months, little to no additional water should be necessary. Always use a watering can with a fine shower head or the equivalent to get an even spread and to avoid washing away soil.

sunlight

The Polar Daisy species requires some direct sunlight in order to flower but should be provided with bright, filtered light during warmer months. During the summer months, the plant should be situated in an area that receives several hours of direct sunlight each day. In the winter months, the plant should receive only 4 to 6 hours of sunlight a day, with indirect sunlight or artificial lighting making up the difference. With the right balance of sun exposure, Polar Daisy should thrive and flower throughout the year.

pruning

Polar Daisy (Arctanthemum arcticum subsp. polare) requires light pruning to maintain its bushiness. Prune back each stem just after flowers have finished blooming in early summer. Cut back the stem to a few inches above the topmost pair of leaves and remove any dead or dying material. Regular pruning will help keep this perennial neat and bushy and it will also encourage further blooming.

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