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Herbaceous Perennial
Klasea bulgarica
Statuesque, clump-forming perennial to 2m in height, with lance-shaped, serrated green leaves and tall stems bearing pure white thistle-like flowers carried in small groups, from midsummer to early autumn, followed by attractive seed heads
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | White | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Bulgaria, Romania
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut down spent flowers in late winter or early spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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