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.
Additional information
| 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 | |
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