Water
Water consistently, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter. Deep watering encourages a strong taproot.
Avoid overhead watering to minimize fungal diseases.
Also known as Cotton Burdock · Hairy Burdock · Tomentose Burdock
Woolly Burdock (Arctium tomentosum) is a biennial plant known for its large, woolly leaves and prickly burrs that readily attach to clothing and fur. Native to Eurasia, i
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers full sun for best growth and burr development.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained, fertile soil
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures; hardy in most climates.
Low
25% intensity
Requires minimal fertilization; a light application in spring is sufficient.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter. Deep watering encourages a strong taproot.
Avoid overhead watering to minimize fungal diseases.
Pruning is typically not required for Arctium tomentosum, as it's a biennial or short-lived perennial grown for its burrs and medicinal properties. Remove spent flower stalks after flowering to prevent unwanted seed dispersal.
Propagated by seeds sown in early spring or autumn. Seeds may benefit from a period of cold stratification. Young plants can be transplanted carefully due to their deep taproot.
Repotting is generally not applicable for Arctium tomentosum as it is often grown in situ for its taproot or allowed to naturalize. If attempting to move established plants, do so with extreme care to preserve the root system.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Arctium |
| Species | Arctium tomentosum |
Similar in genus Arctium
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