Galactites Species, Boar Thistle, Edible Thistle, Purple Milk Thistle
Galactitestomentosa

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Galactites (ga-lak-TY-tees)
Species: tomentosa (toh-men-TOH-suh)

Synonym:Galactites galactites

Category
Annuals
Biennials

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds