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Cirsiummuticum

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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

muticum (mu-tee-kum)

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Synonym

Carduus muticus

Cirsium bigelowii

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

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

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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neutral

negative

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