Dwarf Carline Thistle

Dwarf Carline Thistle Care

Carlina Acaulis

What is the plant

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.

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.

humidity

Dry

lighting

Full Sun

temperature

min -15°C

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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Dwarf Carline Thistle Care

How to Care for the Plant

Pruning

Container

Additional

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