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Marsh thistle.
Cirsium palustre
Prononciation SIR-see-um pal-US-tree
Aussi appelée European marsh thistle, European swamp thistle, Marsh Thistle
The marsh thistle is a biennial plant that thrives in damp, boggy environments. It produces tall, spiky stems topped with clusters of purple flowers. You will often see it attracting a wide variety of pollinators in its native habitat.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Biennial herb
- Lumière
- Full sun to partial shade
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 1 à 3 jours
- Taille adulte
- 1.5 meters
- Croissance
- Rapide
Entretien
Keep the soil consistently moist as this plant naturally grows in wet meadows. Watch for aphids on the flower buds during the summer months. Ensure it has plenty of space to reach its full height.
- Arrosage
- Keep the soil damp at all times to mimic its natural wetland environment.
- Engrais
- This plant typically does not require supplemental fertilizer when grown in rich, moist soil.
- Taille
- Remove dead flower stalks after the plant has finished blooming and set seed.
- Rempotage
- This species is best grown in the ground and is not typically suited for container culture.
- Sol
- Moist, boggy, or damp soil
- pH du sol
- Neutral to slightly acidic
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, though the spines can cause physical irritation.
Comment l'identifier
- Tall, spiny, winged stems
- Deeply lobed, prickly leaves
- Clusters of small purple flower heads
- Biennial growth habit
Science
- Famille
- Asteraceae
- Genre
- Cirsium
- Ordre
- Asterales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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