Onopordum — 2 species

Botanical species in the genus Onopordum recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Onopordum acanthium

Onopordum acanthium

Family: Asteraceae

Cultivation

An easily grown plant, it succeeds in almost any ordinary garden soil. Requires a well-drained soil, preferably in full sun though it tolerates light shade. Prefers a slightly alkaline soil.

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Onopordum illyricum

Onopordum illyricum

Family: Asteraceae

Cultivation

Succeeds in almost any ordinary garden soil. Requires a well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers a slightly alkaline soil.

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