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Cirsium Erisithales

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What is the plant

Cirsium erisithales, the yellow thistle or yellow melancholy thistle, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the thistle tribe within the sunflower family. Cirsium erisithales can reach a height of 50–150 millimetres (2.0–5.9 in). The stems are erect, almost hairless. This plant has just a few leaves, with tooth-shaped lobes. Flower heads are lemon yellow, solitary or in groups.

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Humidity

Normal

Hardiness zone

8 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Water
Water only occasionally; during summer water can be done more often. Water as needed to keep the soil slightly moist but never soggy.
Sunlight
Semi-shade – this plant needs a lot of sunlight, but it has to be protected from the strongest rays of the sun. In a south-facing window, blinds should be shading it form direct light.
Soil
Moist but well-drained soil.

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Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Temperature
Ideal temperatures should be approximately 65-75ºF + (18-24ºC +), closer to 70ºF is best.

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