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creeping thistle

creeping thistle

Cirsium arvense

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 4a – Zone 8b

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
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1.5–4′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 4aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Europe and Western Asia

Function & Care

biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatorpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

rootleafflower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
high
Propagation
seed, root cutting

Companion Planting

Plants well with