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Water moderately, ensuring the soil is moist but not saturated. Reduce watering in cooler months or when the plant is dormant.
Also known as Italian Thistle · Seaside Thistle · Sheep Thistle
Winged Plumeless Thistle (Carduus tenuiflorus) is an annual or biennial herb native to Europe and North Africa, often found in disturbed areas and coastal regions.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
80% intensity
At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
60% intensity
Avoid waterlogging.
Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils.
50% intensity
Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.
70% intensity
Can tolerate cooler temperatures.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
30% intensity
Avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately, ensuring the soil is moist but not saturated. Reduce watering in cooler months or when the plant is dormant.
Prune to remove spent flower heads to prevent self-seeding if desired. Cut back dead or damaged stems in late winter or early spring.
Propagated by seed sown in autumn or early spring. Can also be propagated by root cuttings, though less common.
Not typically grown in pots. If necessary, repot in spring before new growth begins, using a well-draining potting mix.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Carduus |
| Species | Carduus tenuiflorus |
Similar in genus Carduus
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