Cirsium arachnoideum
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A herbaceous perennial to around 80cm high, with upright, slightly angular stems and long, spiny, slightly hairy leaves that are pinnately divided almost to the base. In mid to late summer, produces thistle-like flower heads, with dense layers of spiny bracts edged with web-like hairs, opening to fine, bright purple florets. Flowers are followed by fluffy seed heads
Scientific classification
- Species
- Cirsium arachnoideum (Cirsium arachnoideum)
- Genus
- Cirsium
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Cirsium arachnoideum
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 Cirsium arachnoideum
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Cirsium arachnoideum care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead if seed is not required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by division between autumn and spring
Growing
GrowingThrives in full sun in any moist but well-drained soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
Generally pest-free
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