dwarf thistle
Also known as: stemless thistle
A low-growing perennial, with a spreading rosette of stiff, spiny, divided glossy green leaves. In summer, produces thistle-like flowers that are usually solitary and stemless, with clusters of tubular, violet-coloured petals, and are followed by fluffy white seed heads
Scientific classification
- Species
- dwarf thistle (Cirsium acaule)
- Genus
- Cirsium
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of dwarf thistle
Distribution map
Europe to Central Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of dwarf thistle
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dwarf thistle care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- 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
Growing
GrowingThrives in full sun, particularly on chalk and limestone but will tolerate any well-drained soil; often found on grazing sward where it benefits from shorter grass coverage
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
Generally pest-free
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