Pinecone Thistle
Leuzeaconifera

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Leuzea (LEW-zee-uh)
Species: conifera (koh-NIH-fer-uh)

Category

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting