common sowthistle

How to Grow and Care for common sowthistle

common sowthistle · Sonchus oleraceus
Also known as: hare's colewort; hare's lettuce; hare's palace; hare's thistle; milky tassel; smooth sowthistle

Grows naturally in disturbed ground such roadsides and poached pasture, or as a weed in gardens - cannot compete in established grass

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

Planting and Growing common sowthistle

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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
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Care Tips

Grows naturally in disturbed ground such roadsides and poached pasture, or as a weed in gardens - cannot compete in established grass

How to Water common sowthistle?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for common sowthistle?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for common sowthistle?

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What Soil Is Best for common sowthistle?

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize common sowthistle?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune common sowthistle?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate common sowthistle?

Spreads readily by seed

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How to Transplant common sowthistle?

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How to Care for common sowthistle in Winter?

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How to Plant common sowthistle?

Grows naturally in disturbed ground such roadsides and poached pasture, or as a weed in gardens - cannot compete in established grass

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How to Repot common sowthistle?

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How to Harvest common sowthistle?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and a leaf spot

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of common sowthistle

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Attributes of common sowthistle

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy · Columnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Sonchus oleraceus
Genus
Sonchus
Family
Asteraceae
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