Woolly Carline Thistle (Carlina Lanata) is a annual herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Carlina lanata is a low to short, partly hairy annual herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae, known for its woolly appearance and thistle-like flowers.

Woolly Carline Thistle

Woolly Carline Thistle

Carlina Lanata

Carlina lanata is a low to short, partly hairy annual herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae, known for its woolly appearance and thistle-like flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
7-10

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, rocky, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Woolly 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.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Woolly Carline Thistle
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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae
Genus:Carlina