Bracted Thistle
Onopordumbracteatum

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Onopordum (on-OH-por-dum)
Species: bracteatum (brak-tee-AY-tum)

Category
Biennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting