Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Tender
8a-11b
USDA zone
-12°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2m | Max | |
1m | Min |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Spear Thistle Overview
This is a biennial that can grow up to 2 metres tall at a fast rate. It is seen as a weed in most areas as they are hard to get rid of once seeds have dropped, however they are edible and commonly used in medicines.
How to propagate Spear Thistle
Division
You can propagate by division in the spring.
Seed
Seed in the autumn.
Special features of Spear Thistle
Attracts butterflies
Drought resistant
Attracts bees
Other uses of Spear Thistle
Wildflower/meadow. Attracts butterflies
