Scotch Thistle. A basal rosette of grey-green spiny leaves producing branched stems of thistle-like flowers in the second year. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Onopordum acanthium
A basal rosette of grey-green spiny leaves producing branched stems of thistle-like flowers in the second year.
Category: Bi-annuals
Additional information
Generic | Onopordum |
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Species | acanthium |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Scotch Thistle |
Flower Colour | purple |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Biennial |
Height | 3m |
Family | Asteraceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Open |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | grey, green |
Flowers From | July, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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