Carlina acaulis, the stemless carline thistle, dwarf carline thistle, or silver thistle, is a perennial dicotyledonous flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to alpine regions of central and southern Europe.
Dwarf Carline Thistle Care
Carlina Acaulis
What is the plant
The rhizome contains a number of essential oils, in particular the antibacterial carlina oxide. The root was formerly employed in herbal medicine as a diuretic and cold remedy.
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Humidity
Dry
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
4 - 10
Difficulty
Easy
Hibernation
Cold Period
Invasive
Weed
How to Care for the Plant
Pruning
Remove spend flower stems in spring.
Container
Sow its seeds into small pots in May and June, 2 - 3 seeds per container.
Additional
This is the Carlina acaulis (stemless carline thistle, dwarf carline thistle, silver thistle). It's not poisonous, the flowerhead bud is edible.
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