Centaurea solstitialis St. Barnaby's thistle (Compositae)

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Centaurea solstitialis
St. Barnaby's thistle
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The Centaurea solstitialis plant species is found in S. Europe to W. Asia. Occasionally established in S. and E. England[17]. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as St. Barnaby's thistle.

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Latin Name:  Centaurea solstitialis
Common Name:  St. Barnaby's thistle
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Cultivated land and waste ground[100].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in ordinary garden soil[1, 200]. Prefers a well-drained fertile soil and a sunny position[200]. Tolerates dry, low fertility and alkaline soils[200]. A good bee and butterfly plant the flowers are rich in nectar[171]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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