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Thistle, Scotch (Onopordan acanthium)

Name: Thistle, Scotch (Onopordan acanthium)
SKU: 980
Price: 2.40 GBP
Availability: InStock

Attracts Bees and Butterflies

Biennial

Medicinal

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

Description:

Thistle, Scotch (Onopordan acanthium)

Thistle, Scotch – Onopordan acanthium

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 with bees and other pollinators.

These statuesque plants make a striking feature in a large border or in a gravel garden. They like well drained soil in full sun. Although biennial it self seeds freely.

The seed down was collected for pillow stuffing hence its other name of Cotton Thistle. Medicinal.

£2.40

8 in stock

Categories: Biennial, Bees and Butterflies, 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'