Bank thistle Carduus nutans





ABOUT
The musk thistle is distinctive for its large drooping flower heads that are borne singlyfrom June to August. These are purple, 3-5cm across and are without ray florets. The plant is an upright biennial with downy stalks that have spiny wings, but are spine-free just below the flower head. These heads are surrounded by a collar of pink flower bracts
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Asteraceae
Synonyms
bank thistle buck thistle dog thistle musk thistle see more
Characteristics
Foliage type
Semi-evergreen
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.5-1 metres
Hardiness zones
H7
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
None required
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Wildlife Gardens Wildflower meadow
Propogation
Propagate by seed
Pests
Trouble-free
Diseases
Trouble-free
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