- Type:
- Herbaceous perennial
- USDA hardiness zones:
- 3-8
This species of globe thistle is an erect, clump-forming perennial which typically grows to only 2' tall on stiff stems. Spiny-margined, oblong leaves are rough green above and downy white below. Globular, thistle-like, white flower heads (to 1\ diameter) bloom at the stem tops in summer."
- Full sun
- Medium
- Low
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates wide range of soils, including poor dryish ones, as long as well-drained. Avoid rich soils. This is a taprooted plant that is difficult to divide or transplant. May self-seed in the garden if not deadheaded.
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