Cirsium Species, Fish Lake Thistle

Cirsiumclavatum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cirsium (SIR-see-um)
Species
clavatum (KLAV-ah-tum)
Synonym
Cirsium clavatum var. markaguntense
Cnicus clavatus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Hardiness
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | neutral

This plant is a U.S. native and grows in Colorado and Utah.

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