friar's crown

How to Grow and Care for friar's crown

friar's crown · Cirsium eriophorum
Also known as: woolly thistle

Thrives in full sun, particularly on chalk and limestone but will tolerate any well-drained soil

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

Planting and Growing friar's crown

friar's crown
Care difficulty2 / 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
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Thrives in full sun, particularly on chalk and limestone but will tolerate any well-drained soil

How to Water friar's crown?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for friar's crown?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for friar's crown?

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What Soil Is Best for friar's crown?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for friar's crown?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize friar's crown?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune friar's crown?

Deadhead if seed is not required

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How to Propagate friar's crown?

Propagate by seed

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How to Transplant friar's crown?

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How to Care for friar's crown in Winter?

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How to Plant friar's crown?

Thrives in full sun, particularly on chalk and limestone but will tolerate any well-drained soil

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How to Repot friar's crown?

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How to Harvest friar's crown?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of friar's crown

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Attributes of friar's crown

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Cirsium eriophorum
Genus
Cirsium
Family
Asteraceae
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