prickly sowthistle

How to Grow and Care for prickly sowthistle

prickly sowthistle · Sonchus asper

Grows naturally in cultivated ground, waste ground, roadsides and other open areas; a common garden weed

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing prickly sowthistle

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Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grows naturally in cultivated ground, waste ground, roadsides and other open areas; a common garden weed

How to Water prickly sowthistle?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for prickly sowthistle?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for prickly sowthistle?

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What Soil Is Best for prickly sowthistle?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for prickly sowthistle?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize prickly sowthistle?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune prickly sowthistle?

No pruning needed

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How to Propagate prickly sowthistle?

Spreads readily by seed

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How to Transplant prickly sowthistle?

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How to Care for prickly sowthistle in Winter?

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How to Plant prickly sowthistle?

Grows naturally in cultivated ground, waste ground, roadsides and other open areas; a common garden weed

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How to Repot prickly sowthistle?

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How to Harvest prickly sowthistle?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and a leaf spot

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and a leaf miner

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The Toxicity of prickly sowthistle

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Attributes of prickly sowthistle

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Sonchus asper
Genus
Sonchus
Family
Asteraceae
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