Cirsium acaule
- Perennial
- 10-30 cm high
- Purple flowers
- Variegated foliage
- Valuable foliage plant
Unique stemless thistle with purple-red flower heads, growing directly from a spiky rosette. Ideal for dry, calcareous meadows.
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 8 - 12 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 10 - 30 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | July - September |
| Flower colour | Violet |
| Leaf colour | Green-white, Grey-green |
| Growth habit | Rosette |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Very dry, Dry, Average |
| Soil | Highly permeable, Pervious |
| Soil fertility | None to little |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Cirsium acaule |
|---|---|
| Genus | Cirsium |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Common names | NL: aarddistel |
| Origin | Europe |
