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Cirsium Species, Carolina Thistle, Purple Thistle, Soft Thistle

Cirsiumcarolinianum

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Cirsium carolinianum by frostweed
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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
carolinianum (kair-oh-lin-ee-AN-um)
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Synonym
Carduus carolinianus
Cirsium flaccidum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height

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Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Biennials
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Raleigh, North Carolina

Arlington, Texas

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2007 | positive

Carolina Thistle, Purple Thistle, Soft Thistle Cirsium carolinianum is Native to Texas and other States.

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