Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Cirsium (SIR-see-um) (Info)
Species: nuttallii (nut-AL-ee-eye) (Info)
Synonym:Carduus nuttallii
Synonym:Cnicus nuttallii
Category:
Biennials
Perennials
Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender
Purple
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
This plant is resistant to deer
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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