Carlina acaulis 'Simplex'
- Product number: 579800
- Origin: Europe
- Latin: Carlina acaulis, or also Carlina acaulis caulescens
A breathtaking alpine flower par excellence! The silvery-white, flat thistle flower (diameter ± 5 cm) rustles in the wind. All parts of the plant are edible, but especially the flower base, which is harvested and eaten in the same way as the artichoke. Height 30 cm.
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Latin: Carlina acaulis, or also Carlina acaulis caulescens
Dutch: Zilverdistel
Also: Carlina acaulis caulescens
English: Alpine Thistle
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- Flower colour: Bright silver, flat thistle flower
- Origin: Europe
- Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
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- Winter hardy: Forst hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Advanced
- Latin: Carlina acaulis, or also Carlina acaulis caulescens
- Dutch: Silver Thistle
- Also known as: Carlina acaulis caulescens
- English: Alpine Thistle
