Carduus — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Carduus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Carduus cernuus
Carduus cernuus
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in a sunny position in ordinary garden soil.
Full cultivation guide →Carduus crispus
Carduus crispus
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in a sunny position in ordinary garden soil. This species is closely related to C. acanthoides.
Full cultivation guide →Carduus nutans
Carduus nutans
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in a sunny position in ordinary garden soil. The flowers, and indeed the whole plant, give off a pleasing musk-like perfume. The plant is very attractive to bees, hoverflies and butterflies, it is a food plant for the caterpillars of many lepidoptera species.
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