Onopordum acanthium (Scotch Thistle)

Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form, Architectural Form
Size Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours Dark blue Flowers (Summer), Silver Foliage
Care Regular Maintenance Required
Hardiness Frost Hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Ornamental winter bark / tracery; Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors! Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners!
Onopordum acanthium (Scotch Thistle)
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