The listing, BIG & BEAUTIFUL PURPLE THISTLE~SEEDS~ Free ship has ended.
This stately plant dressed in a multitude of pinkish-purple jewels reaches an approximate height of 8' and is about 5' wide. Known as a weed to most people except the Scots {think Braveheart} I have found it makes a great protective defense against stray animals and humans who don't mind letting their dogs go potty on your lawn as they walk them. Also it is a great deterrent from would be criminals. It is beautiful a somewhat shaped like a Christmas tree. Decorated with lights it is a sight to see in the evening on a warm, balmy night. This easy care plant has very few requirements. They are:
~ Water when branches start to droop or get weepy
~ Accepts all sols except heavy clay and sand.
~Needs to be dead headed when seed silk starts to show unless you want them to reproduce willy nilly. USE GLOVES as they are pricky as their name suggests. Grab a bag and snip away. It's fast and simple.
And that's it ! They are great in bouquets, the flowers sprinkled in soap base, the prickers for getting slivers out.
They are also VERY attractive to pollinators.
I have had sooooo many compliments on my thistles and quite the few questions. I am positive you will too should you win the bid.
Shipping is on me. Verified Listians only please. No buyers remorse. If you haven't read my listings fully....shame on you. I try to describe everything fully and accurately.
And let us all keep Listia fun by not causing stress or aggravation for each other or others shall we?? Great !!!!
Thanks for looking and please; don't underestimate thistles. They serve quite a few purposes.