Is Stemless Carline Thistle safe for pets?

Yes, Stemless Carline Thistle (Carlina Acaulis) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Stemless Carline Thistle easy to care for?

Stemless Carline Thistle has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun light.

Can Stemless Carline Thistle grow indoors?

Stemless Carline Thistle is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Stemless Carline Thistle (Carlina Acaulis) is a biennial/perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Carlina acaulis is a perennial herbaceous plant known for its thistle-like appearance and striking silver flower heads.

Last updated: February 2026

Stemless Carline Thistle

Carlina Acaulis

Carlina acaulis is a perennial herbaceous plant known for its thistle-like appearance and striking silver flower heads.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

biennial/perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

4-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, calcareous, well-drained, sandy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator attractor, drought-tolerant plant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Stemless Carline Thistle

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae

Genus:Carlina