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musk thistle
Carduus nutans
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
Musk thistle is a spiny biennial or short-lived perennial with nodding purple-pink flower heads and a musky fragrance. It is considered invasive in many regions due to its aggressive self-seeding.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Mediterranean, Europe, and Western Asia
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation