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
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Onopordum | 
|---|---|
| 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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