yellow thistle
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A clump-forming perennial, up to 1.5m high, with sticky stems and long, deeply divided, spiny leaves. In summer, produces tall stems bearing nodding, thistle-like flowers with tubular, light yellow petals
Scientific classification
- Species
- yellow thistle (Cirsium erisithales)
- Genus
- Cirsium
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of yellow thistle
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of yellow thistle
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yellow thistle care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningDeadhead if seed is not required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by division between autumn and spring
Growing
GrowingThrives in full sun, particularly on chalk and limestone but will tolerate any well-drained soil and some shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
Generally pest-free
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