Thistles belong to a broad genus with annual to perennial plants out of which a couple of species have showy, bright lilac flower heads above strongly serrated, spiny leaves. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. All species offered on this page do not have an invasive habit and are easily controlled.
Sow in any well drained soil in full sun from early autumn to late spring. All species are very fast growing. Transplant as soon as seedlings are strong enough.
All are USDA Climate Zone 6.
20 seeds per package.
Carduus (Thistle)
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Carduus defloratus (Mountain Thistle)
30 (50)cm, Mountain Thistle is an utmost beautiful, non-invasive perennial species from mountain meadows in the Pyrenees and from the Alps to the Balkans. It makes an upright stalk crowned by several nodding, lilac flowers above serrated, spiny leaves. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Excellent for the rock garden. V-VII.
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| seed package7382 | € 4,99 | ||
Carduus nutans (Nodding Thistle)
40 (100)cm, Nodding Thistle is an utmost beautiful, non-invasive annual to biannual species from Central Europe with an upright stalk crowned by several nodding, lilac flowers above serrated, spiny leaves. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. V-VII.
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| seed package 4532 | € 4,99 | ||
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