Stemless carline thistle
Carlina acaulis
Carlina
Asteraceae
Native Plants
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Stemless carline thistle is a tough alpine perennial that thrives in well-drained, poor soils with full sun to part shade. It requires very little maintenance once established and is highly drought-adaptable in rocky or gravelly conditions. Avoid overwatering or rich soils, which can cause root rot and reduce its characteristic compact rosette form.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
—
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately; Allow Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Albania
Austria
Belarus
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Italy
Poland
Romania
Spain
Switzerland
Transcaucasus
Ukraine
Yugoslavia
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Moths
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 20, 2021 by De March Cristiano (cc-by-sa)
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