Cirsium Species, Ashland Thistle
Cirsiumciliolatum

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cirsium (SIR-see-um)
Species: ciliolatum (sil-lee-oh-LAH-tum)

Synonym:Cirsium howellii

Synonym:Cirsium undulatum var. ciliolatum

Category
Perennials

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

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

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
White/Near White

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting