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Bracted Thistle

Onopordumbracteatum

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Family

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

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Genus

Onopordum (on-OH-por-dum)

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Species

bracteatum (brak-tee-AY-tum)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

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Hardiness

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)

Danger

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

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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neutral

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