Overview

Jurinea mollis is a plant with a perennial, xerophytic herb or subshrub habit in the genus Jurinea, part of the Asteraceae family, with alternate, pinnately or deeply lobed foliage. Jurinea mollis grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock gardens and steppe plantings.

About

Jurinea mollis, commonly known as soft thistle or silver giant scabiose, is a perennial, xerophytic herb or subshrub in the Asteraceae family. It features alternate, pinnately or deeply lobed foliage and thrives in full sun, ideally in south-facing, exposed positions. Suited to dry, neutral loam soils, this plant is hardy to UK zone H5 and is well suited for rock gardens and steppe plantings. It is best grown in well-drained soil with watering during establishment, and can be propagated by seed or division, with interest in spring and summer.

About the genus

Jurinea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae.

Wikipedia contributors, "Jurinea", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Jurinea

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Jurinea

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Dry

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Exposed

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Jurinea mollis size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Perennial, xerophytic herb or subshrub

Foliage

Alternate, pinnately or deeply lobed

Suggested uses

Rock gardens, steppe plantings

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Jurinea mollis

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

Resistant to honey fungus

Disease resistance

Resistant to honey fungus

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