Product Description
Onopordum Seeds – Perfect Choice for Easy Planting and Vibrant Garden Displays
Grow majestic and resilient plants with premium-quality Onopordum Seeds. Known as the Scottish Thistle, Onopordum produces tall, silver-green foliage topped with bold purple flower heads. These striking plants are ideal for adding height and texture to gardens or natural landscapes. Easy to grow from seed, they thrive in sunny, well-drained soil and attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Features:
- Produces tall, dramatic plants with silvery foliage and purple blooms.
- Non-GMO, high-germination seeds suitable for beginners.
- Thrives in full sun and well-drained soils.
- Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established.
- Ideal for wildflower gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
Specifications:
- Botanical Name: Onopordum acanthium
- Common Name: Scotch Thistle
- Plant Type: Biennial or short-lived perennial
- Flower Color: Purple
- Height: 1.5–2.5 m (5–8 ft)
- Sunlight Requirement: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Season: Best sown in Spring or Autumn
- USDA Zones: 4–8
- Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant after establishment
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes – attracts bees and butterflies
- Special Note: Excellent for xeriscaping and wildlife gardens
Planting & Growing Guide:
- Prepare a sunny, well-drained garden bed or large pot.
- Loosen soil and remove weeds before sowing.
- Sow seeds directly on the surface and lightly cover with 3 mm (1/8 inch) of soil.
- Water gently to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
- Maintain a temperature between 18–22°C (65–72°F) for germination.
- Germination occurs within 14–21 days.
- Thin seedlings to 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) apart once established.
