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lesser burdock | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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lesser burdock

Arctium minus

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Arctium
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: common burdock, cuckoo button

About this plant

An erect, branching plant to 1.5m, arising from a basal whorl of large green leaves that have wavy margins. In summer purplish flowerheads are held in clusters on the leafy main branches. Characteristic brown, spiny, hooked seedheads persist thoughout winter

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

SandyLoamChalkClay

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Ideally grow in moist soil in full sun or partial shade. It will tolerate a wide range of soils

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed; sow in situ in the autumn or early spring. Alternatively, sow in a tray and transplant before the tap-root develops. To improve germination pre- soak or scarify the seed

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesWildflower Meadow

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years