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Garden Diary
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Carlina acaulis subsp. simplex bronze form
Bronze Friendly-thistle |
USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Plant number: 1.114.500
Also called Alpine Thistle. This is not a thistle to be afraid of, but a well-behaved rock garden perennial. It forms a low rosette of bronzy-green, prickly thistle leaves, with huge heads of silvery-white flowers with a rusty-brown centre, nestling just above the leaves. Performs well in hot, sunny sites, even with poor soil. Combines beautifully with other Xeriscape plants, such as Blue Fescue, Yucca, creeping Sedums, Artemisia or Lavender. Unique in alpine troughs and other containers. A friendly thistle!
Further details for
Carlina acaulis subsp. simplex bronze form
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
White
Blooming Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Early Fall
Foliage Color
Bronze
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Alpine & Rock
Containers
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Height
10-15 cm
4-6 inches
Spread
25-30 cm
10-12 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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