Onopordon acanthium Cotton thistle (Compositae)

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Onopordon acanthium
Cotton thistle
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The Onopordon acanthium plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Cotton thistle.

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Latin Name:  Onopordon acanthium
Common Name:  Cotton thistle
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Waste places and arable land, especially on chalky and sandy soils, avoiding shade[4, 9]. Also found on slightly acid soils[200].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in situ[200]. The seed can also be sown in situ in autumn[200]. If the seed is in short supply then it can be sown in a pot in the greenhouse in the spring. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent positions in early summer.

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