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stemless thistle, ysagallen ddigoes
Synonyms
Carduus acaulis, Cnicus acaulis, Cnicus dubius Willd.
Herbaceous Perennial
A low-growing perennial, with a spreading rosette of stiff, spiny, divided glossy green leaves. In summer, produces thistle-like flowers that are usually solitary and stemless, with clusters of tubular, violet-coloured petals, and are followed by fluffy white seed heads
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
Up to 10 cm
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres