Field sow thistle
Sonchus arvensis
Field sow thistle is a robust perennial with deeply lobed leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers. It's extremely hardy and can spread aggressively, so plant with caution in garden settings. This plant is valuable for pollinators but may be considered weedy in formal landscapes.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately, Tolerates Some Drought Once Established
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 10, 2019 by Jiří Vilím (cc-by-sa)
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