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Common Blue Sow Thistle

Cicerbitamacrophylla

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cicerbita (sy-SER-bit-uh)
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Species
macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
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 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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