Cirsium tuberosum (Tuberous thistle)
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0.6m max. spread |
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1.5m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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2 hours care per year |
Botanical name: Cirsium tuberosum
Other names: Tuberous thistle
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Genus: Cirsium
Species: C. tuberosum - C. tuberosum is a rare, native, herbaceous perennial with spiny, deep lobed, silvery grey leaves and purple-pink flowers.
Cirsium tuberosum is: Deciduous
Flower: Dark-purple, Dark-pink in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Habit: Upright, Clump-forming
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Specific diseases: Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning: If self-seeding becomes a problem, then cut back hard after flowering.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Cirsium tuberosum (Tuberous thistle) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Can tolerate some dryness and partial shade. Will self-seed freely.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained, Moist but well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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