Thistleblower
The term "thistle" refers to many thorny plants. They usually belong to the family of Compositae, such as the genus Carduus and Onopordum (donkey thistle), or the family Apiaceae, such as the genus Eryngium, more often called panic atta.
Although the so-called "thistle" thistle is considered to be a weed, others can be used as an ornamental plant. This is the case with Onopord or "donkey thistle". This two-year-old plant with grey pubescent leaves can reach a height of up to 3 meters. - Blue Thistle (Alpine Bluehead), called Paduba, is also widely used. It grows naturally in the Alps and can be recognized by its blue stems and thorny inflorescences.
Some varieties of thistle, such as thistle thistle, have phytotherapeutic properties. It is used to treat pathologies that affect the liver and allow for better blood liquefaction. The thistle is edible and its use in cooking is of increasing interest. But these plants are not only useful for humans, panicking thistle thistle is also very nectar and attracts many pollinating insects, especially butterflies.
Family: Composite, Apiaceae
Varieties: Carduus, Onopordum, Eryngium, Silybum
Flower color: blue flowers
Landing: landing in January, landing in February, landing in March, landing in April, landing in September, landing in October, landing in November, landing in December
Shutter speed: Sun
Type of soil: normal, well-drained
Usage: in mass
Flowering: Flowering in June, Flowering in July, Flowering in August, Flowering in September, Flowering in October
Leaves: Resilient
Watering: abundant summer
Longevity: Long-term, two-year, two-year
Height: 50 cm - 3 m
Symbolic: Thistleback is a symbol of asceticism
Vegetable thistle
In the blue thistle or panicauts are those that occur most easily in the middle of the garden or nursery. The land from September to April, avoiding frosty periods. The blue thistle loves especially in poor and stony soils. Therefore, its soil must be well-drained and slightly limestone. The ground is too heavy and cold for him to be fatal. If so at home, you can add some river sand to your land and some organic compost to stimulate growth in spring.
If you want to make an array, place the plants at a distance of 30 cm to 60 cm from each other. Don't forget to water your plants abundantly until you see the restoration. If you plant a thistle on windy soil, you can put it on the map. Its root is swiveling and will require some support in the first few years when it takes root.
In the thistle of a donkey at the time, it is a two-year-old plant. The first year, it only makes the leaves and then blooms next season. For it to thrive, it needs the same features as the thistle, namely: well-drained land and a good stay in the sun! However, unlike the blue thistle, it needs to be planted in spring, and if you bought it in a bucket, its flowering will happen in late summer.
Maintain the thistle
As for service, the blue thistle is very undemanding. Its flowering takes place from July to September. You do not need to cut off flowers that remain aesthetic even after drying. They are also widely used in floristry to create bouquets of dry flowers.
The donkey thistle grows higher than the blue thistle and the spikes are more reliable. Be careful to install it in an isolated environment of your garden, because it is very easy to sow and it can become aggressive.
Multiply the thistle
In the thistle, it's natural to reinstall the thistle after flowering. However, if you want to sow them yourself, you will need to collect the seeds of their flowers after they have dried up and make sure they were spring and spring. Then leave them cold in winter so that they can germinate. To do this, you can wait until the dried thistle blossoms appear outside in the winter before picking them up, or pick them up after they have blossomed and then put them in the fridge to provide the necessary cold period. Then place them in the ground in the spring, ensuring that they are regularly watered until sprouting occurs.