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Cirsium, Bach Thistle, Ornamental Thistle 'Atropurpureum'

Cirsiumrivulare

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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

rivulare (riv-yoo-LAIR-ee)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

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Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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| October 2012 | positive

This is a beautifull plant. I have tried to grow this plant from seeds, but to no avail. I wonder if it is possible to grow this plant f...Read More

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