Overview
Cirsium botryodes is a perennial herb in the genus Cirsium, part of the Asteraceae family. Cirsium botryodes grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils. It is native to China South-Central and China Southeast.
About
Cirsium botryodes is a species in the genus Cirsium, within the family Asteraceae; the genus is commonly grouped among plume thistles. As a member of Cirsium it shares the genus trait of producing achenes topped by a feathery pappus. Flowering in the UK occurs from July to September, when the plant forms terminal disc-flower heads that attract insect visitors.
About the genus
Cirsium is a genus of perennial and biennial flowering plants in the Asteraceae, one of several genera known commonly as thistles. They are more precisely known as plume thistles. These differ from other thistle genera in having a seed with a pappus of feathered hairs on their achenes.
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In the garden
Cirsium botryodes belongs to the genus Cirsium in the Asteraceae. Members of this genus are mainly distributed across Eurasia and northern Africa, with a substantial number of related species in North America, and they characteristically produce achenes with a feathered pappus. Flowering heads in Cirsium are composed of radially symmetrical disc flowers and are visited by a range of insects. Stems tend to be erect and the enlarged base of the flower head can carry spines; leaves on many species are alternate and often bear spines or hairs. The feathered pappus on the seed aids dispersal once the heads open. In a planting context, allow room for the erect flowering stems and locate plants where any spines will not interfere with footpaths or play areas. Because the seed pappus assists wind dispersal, remove flower heads if you need to limit self-seeding. The structural form and seasonal flowers make it suitable for schemes that favour wildlife or for wilder corners of larger beds. In the UK Cirsium botryodes flowers from July to September, producing its characteristic seedheads as the season progresses.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cirsium
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil moisture
- moist
Plant details
Cirsium botryodes size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial herb
- Native to
- China South-Central, China Southeast
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cirsium botryodes
- Propagation
- seed
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cirsium botryodes?
Cirsium botryodes prefers full sun and partial shade.
What soil does Cirsium botryodes need?
Cirsium botryodes grows best in well-drained soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I propagate Cirsium botryodes?
Seed.
