creeping thistle
Cirsium arvense
Climate Match for your location
See how well creeping thistle grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
A vigorous perennial thistle with purple-pink flowers and spiny leaves, commonly found in pastures and disturbed areas. Highly invasive and difficult to control once established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A vigorous perennial thistle with purple-pink flowers and spiny leaves, commonly found in pastures and disturbed areas. Highly invasive and difficult to control once established.
Climate Match for your location
See how well creeping thistle grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation