Onopordum Acanthium - Scotch Thistle – is a biennial or annual that blooms from June to September. It is a reddish purple or pink flower with a single flower head, or the flower heads are in clusters of five. They are showy with their flowers atop green stems. They grow best in full sun in well draining soils, will grow up to 9 feet tall, and are also drought resistant. They also self-seed. Butterflies and bees also love these blooms and will come to the garden. They can be invasive, but they are good for beds, pots, or containers. They can be used as an anti-inflammatory agent however, please do your own research and/or consult with a physician first before consuming any kind of plant or flower. It is also the national flower of Scotland! Some nice features of these flowers are that they are hardy, low maintenance, and easy to grow. Don’t miss out on this flower seed find, they will bring you blooms that will add a nice unique touch to any garden!
 
          25+ seed per pack 
 
 
Planting Zone: 5-8 
 
Full Sun
 
Height: 3 feet - 9 feet
 
Width: 2 inches - 6 inches
 
Attracts Butterflies and Bees
 
Showy
 
Hardy 
 
Self-seeds
 
Drought resistant 
 
 
Good for beds, containers
 
Can be used as an anti-inflammatory agent 
 
National Flower of Scotland 
 
 
I urge anyone buying seed to do their homework on germination, I have not raised and cannot raise many of these plants as I am sub-tropics here in St Augustine, Florida. All seed are NOT alike! There are so many different factors in germination and not doing a search is throwing your money away. I want everyone to be successful when growing your flowers from seed it is the most rewarding experience in Gardening and you can do it, if you give the seed what it needs to grow. I always check 3 sites of info to choose how I will go about it. It is not hard to do, if you do it right! 
 
SEED GERMINATION TIP!!!!!!! 
ONLY GERMINATE A SMALL PORTION AT A TIME. 
DON'T PUT ALL YOUR MONKEYS IN A BARREL. 
Good Luck and Happy Planting!!!!