Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cnicus (NYE-kus) (Info)
Species: benedictus (ben-uh-DICK-tus) (Info)
Synonym:Carbenia benedicta
Synonym:Centaurea benedicta
Synonym:Cirsium pugnax
 3 vendors have this plant for sale.
One member has or wants this plant for trade. Category:
Herbs
Perennials
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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