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Onopordum Acanthium Seeds – Hardy Ornamental Scotch Thistle

Onopordum Acanthium Seeds – Hardy Ornamental Scotch Thistle

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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds directly in prepared soil
Cover lightly with soil
Water gently after sowing
Maintain moderate moisture until germination

How to Grow

Grow in full sun
Water sparingly once established
Prefers well-drained soil
Remove unwanted seedlings to control spread

Tips

Full sun exposure
Excellent drought tolerance
Low maintenance plant
Attracts pollinators
Ideal for wild gardens

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Biennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Spiny Ornamental

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright Tall

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Ornamental

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Onopordum Acanthium Seeds – Hardy Ornamental Scotch Thistle
seed-type

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Flowering Biennial

Onopordum acanthium is a hardy biennial ornamental plant admired for its bold silvery foliage and striking purple flowers. Commonly known as Scotch Thistle, it is ideal for borders, wildflower gardens, and exotic landscape designs. The plant attracts pollinators and thrives in challenging conditions with minimal care.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

N/A

plant-height

Plant Height

5–7 feet

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Low

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 3–9

container-garden

Container Garden

No

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

24–36 inches

planting-depth

Planting Depth

¼ inch

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Dry well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTIN
036000118001