Rhaponticum coniferum
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A clump-forming perennial to around 30cm high, with divided grey-green leaves with felted undersides. Upright stems bear rounded buds covered with papery brown scales, opening at the top to thistle-like flowers with fine purple florets in midsummer. Flowers dry to pale-coloured 'cones' in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Rhaponticum coniferum (Rhaponticum coniferum)
- Genus
- Rhaponticum
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Rhaponticum coniferum
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Rhaponticum coniferum
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Rhaponticum coniferum care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division in spring, may self-seed in place in good conditions
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil in full sun, protect from frost and winter wet
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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