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Dwarf Carline Thistle

Carlinapygmaea

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Carlina pygmaea by Rocky63
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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Carlina (kar-LY-nuh)
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Species
pygmaea (pig-MAY-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
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Hardiness
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
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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Soil pH requirements

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Seed Collecting

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