Cirsium rivulae 'Frosted Magic'
Ornamental/Plume Thistle
Garden plant for the flowerbed in moist but well drained soil. Good in cottage style gardens. Ideal for naturalistic/ wildflower gardens or when mixed with ornamental grasses.
Upright clump-forming perennial with prickly thistle-like foliage. Tall stems bear pristine whie flowers all summer long which are nectar and pollen rich. Can be cut back in Autumn to prevent self-seeding or, if left in tact, will provide a good winter food source for birds.
Flowering time: May - August
Height & Spread (approx):
120cm x 60cm
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