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Galactites tomentosa 'Alba'
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Plant profile of Galactites tomentosa ‘Alba’
Milk thistleAnnualFamily: Asteraceae
- Height: 1mSpread: 60cm
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
White
Foliage colour:
Silver
Variegation
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front, middle
Soil
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Purple milk thistle, Galactites tomentosa, is an attractive annual thistle, bearing hairy, silver-green foliage with strong white veining on the leaves, contrasting with purple, thistle-like blooms from late-spring to midsummer.
Galactites tomentosa ‘Alba’ has variegated leaves, again with strong white veining, from which white flowers with a green eye appear in summer. It self-seeds readily but fertile seeds are uncommon - seeds must be collected and sown to propagate new plants for the following season.
Grow Galactites tomentosa ‘Alba’ in well-drained soil in full sun.
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Galactites ‘Alba’ and wildlife
Galactites ‘Alba’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Galactites ‘Alba’ poisonous?
Galactites ‘Alba’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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