THISTLES

TYPE OF PLANT: [BEE & BUTTERFLY NECTAR PLANT] [CATERPILLAR FOOD PLANT] [BIRD FOOD]

Habitat: Thistles are very good in a wildlife garden. Many varieties are suitable.

Habit: Height up to 120 cm.

Flower Colour: Pink/purple.

Planting Time:

Nectar Plant for: Bees and butterflies. Use Creeping Thistle or Globe Thistle.

Caterpillar Food Plant for: Painted Lady caterpillars use the Spear Thistle for food.

Bird Food Plant for: Goldfinches etc. Use Globe Thistle or Towering Cotton Thistle.