Onopordum acanthium '~Species'
Scotch Thistle, Cotton Thistle, Giant Thistle, Silver Thistle
Family: Asteraceae Aster
| Type | Bi-annual |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Water needs | Wet |
| Landscape uses | Specimen |
| Height | 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m |
| Spread | n/a |
| Leaf color | Green, silvery |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Invasive |