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Cirsium Species, Creeping Thistle, European Swamp Thistle, Marsh Thistle

Cirsiumpalustre

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cirsium (SIR-see-um)

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Species

palustre (pal-US-tree)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

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)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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DMersh

(Zone 7b) | June 2012 | positive

European native thistle, I've seen lots of these in Scotland since I've been there, mostly on damp ground in glens (valleys). Extremely ...Read More

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Cirsium Species, Creeping Thistle, European Swamp Thistle, Marsh Thistle

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