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

Synonym:Cnicus clavatus

Category
Perennials

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

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Where to Grow

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

Bloom Color

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

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Patent Information

Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting