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Cirsiumneomexicanum

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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

neomexicanum (nee-oh-meks-ih-KAY-num)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

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

Bloom Color

Pink

Magenta (pink-purple)

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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neutral

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