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Thistle, Scotch (Onopordan acanthium)

Name: Thistle, Scotch (Onopordan acanthium)
SKU: 980
Price: 3.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Thistle, Scotch – Onopordan acanthium is not a plant for a small garden! A tall biennial with silver spiny leaves and large purple thistle flowers. The flowers are also popular...

£3.00

Out of stock

Height: Tall
Aspect: Full sun or partial shade
Soil Type: Well drained
Uses: Medicinal
Care: Allow to self-seed
Usually available: March to September
Pot size supplied: Grown in a 10 cm (4 inch) pot
Hardiness: LEVEL 1 - see 'Description' tab below

Categories: Bees and Butterflies, Biennial, Medicinal Tags: architectural, flowers, medicinal, purple, T

Product Description

This plant is grown in a 4″ (10cm) pot. It is ready to be placed (weather permitting) into it’s final position. You will receive an instruction label which gives you further cultural instructions.

Note: If the Plant is in season but not in stock it may be available in small quantities. please contact us for stock. Read more on availability here

This plant is LEVEL 1 – Fully hardy UK wide

These levels are determined by Norfolk Herbs and are to be used simply as a guide. Our levels go from 1 (fully hardy) to 6 (requires a heated environment over winter).

Additional information

Weight	.5 kg
Height	above 5 Foot
Life Cycle	Biennial
Colour	Pinks, Mauves, Blues
Ideal for Bee & Butterfly	Yes
Medicinal	Medicinal
Planting Position	Full Sun, Semi-Shade
Herbs for Tea	No
Ideal for Tubs & Containers	No
Culinary Herbs	Not culinary
Scented	No Scent
Herb Group	Other
A-Z	T
Width / Spread	2'