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Cirsium Species, Black Thistle, Le Conte's Thistle

Cirsiumlecontei

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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

lecontei (le-KON-tee-eye)

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Synonym

Carduus lecontei

Cirsium virginianum

Cnicus lecontei

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

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)

Danger

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

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Pink

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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