Thistle, Carline (Carline Thistle)  (Carlina acaulis) seeds
Family:  Aster (Asteraceae)
Hardy to - 30 degrees F
Biennial.  Native to Europe.  Historically, used as a treatment for pestilence.  Carline Thistle is an icon, its image popularly displayed on many European coats of arms.  This is the low-growing, silver-flowered, mounding form that is highly desirable in moon gardens and in settings both fornmal and informal.  Popular also in dried arrangements.  50 seeds/pkt.