Herbaceous Perennial
A short-lived herbaceous perennial, up to around 1m high, with lobed, spiny, dark green leaves up to 70cm long at the base of the plant, decreasing in size up the stems. In late summer, produces large, nodding flower heads, with recurved, spiny bracts and masses of fine, purple-pink florets. Flowers are followed by fluffy seed heads
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres