Cirsium erisithales aka Yellow Thistle
Taxonomy
Cirsium erisithales, also known as the yellow thistle or yellow melancholy thistle, is a clump-forming perennial herbaceous plant in the tribe Cardueae within the family Asteraceae. It can reach a height of up to 1.5m and has sticky stems and long, deeply divided, spiny leaves. In the summer, it produces tall stems with nodding, thistle-like flowers that have tubular, light yellow petals. The plant belongs to the thistle tribe within the sunflower family and typically grows to a height of 50-150 millimeters. Its erect stems are almost hairless and it features just a few leaves with tooth-shaped lobes. The flower heads are solitary or in groups and are a vibrant lemon yellow color.
Common names
Yellow Thistle, Yellow Melancholy ThistleHow to care for Yellow Thistle
Difficulty
If you're looking for a plant that offers a moderate level of challenge, Yellow Thistle is a great choice to test your gardening skills.
Water
Yellow Thistle should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Soil
Yellow Thistle loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.
Dormancy
During the cold period, it is common for Yellow Thistle to go dormant, resulting in a slowdown of growth. To accommodate this, waterings should be spaced out more.
Toxicity
Ploi lacks confirmed information on the toxicity of this plant. If you, a relative, or your pet accidentally consume plant material with unknown toxicity, it's best to consult a medical expert.
More info:
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More Species in Cirsium Genus
Cirsium virginianum Virginia Thistle
Cirsium kamtschaticum Kamchatka Thistle
Cirsium obvallatum Cirsium Obvallatum
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Cirsium brevistylum Indian Thistle
Cirsium neomexicanum New Mexico Thistle
