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Cirsiumdiscolor

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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
discolor (DIS-kol-or)
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Synonym
Carduus discolor
Cnicus discolor
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Divernon, Illinois

Ewing, Kentucky

Fairborn, Ohio

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