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Carline Thistle

Carlinavulgaris

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Carlina vulgaris by DMersh
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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Carlina (kar-LY-nuh)
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Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category

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Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting

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Regional
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DMersh
(Zone 7b) | September 2010 | positive

Small attractive thistle found on open (mostly chalk) grassland, native to Britain and Europe. Grows well on poor soil. Much less common ...Read More

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