Cirsium eriophorum

Cirsium eriophorum growing herbaceous of the genus Cirsium also known as Woolly thistle, Cirsium eriophorum biennial used as ornamental plant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 3-10a.

Leaves color green like tooth with red vein.

Cirsium eriophorum flower

Flower color blue, purple or white small flowers that grow in inflorescence in pompon shape.

Cirsium eriophorum for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy

Requirements for Cirsium eriophorum growing and care:

Cool winter, moist soil

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Spines

Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn

Pests and diseases:
Aceria

Pruning season:
Summer

How to prune:
Dead leaves

Size of the plant?
0.4-1.5 m

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing

Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade

Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Summer / Autumn

General information about the flower
Blue, purple or white small flowers that grow in inflorescence in pompon shape

Scientific name:

Cirsium eriophorum