Distaff thistle
Carthamus lanatus
Distaff thistle is a sun-loving plant that thrives in poor, well-drained soils with minimal watering once established. Plant in a sunny location and avoid overwatering or rich soils, which can cause excessive vegetative growth. It is a hardy plant well suited to wildflower meadows and pollinator gardens.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently; Allow Soil To Dry Out Between Waterings
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-40° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 12, 2018 by Fejul Xeto (cc-by-sa)
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