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creeping thistle
Cirsium arvense
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
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
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8bSeasonality
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
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Function & Care
biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatorpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
rootleafflower
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation