Description
2-year-old - In the first year it grows a thorny rosette of leaves, in the second year it grows a 150-250 cm high bush with thorny, thinning stems, with a large decorative inflorescence at the tip of each branch. The purple flowers open in a circle from the center of the bud and from there gradually open in a circle above and below. Needs a lot of space. Likes by bees. Fertile, drier growing place. Self-seeds abundantly. Dried inflorescences are used in flower arrangements.
| Category: | perennials, 2-year-olds |
| Flower color: | purple |
| Flowering time: | VII, VIII |
| Growing conditions: | sunny, moderately humid, humid, fertile |
| European climate zone: | Z4= -29 ...-35, Z5= -23 ...-29 |
| Height: | 150-300cm |