Field Thistle
Common Name:
Field Thistle
Botanical Name:
Cirsium discolor
Mature Size:
2’ - 6’ tall and 1’ - 2’ wide
Sun Exposure:
Full sun, Partial sun
Soil Type:
Clay, Loam
Soil pH:
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Bloom Time:
Late summer to early fall
Flower Color:
Purple
Care:
During summer droughts, there is a tendency for the lower leaves to turn yellow and fall off the plant. This is an easy plant to grow, but it has a tendency to appear rather the worse for wear as the growing season progresses. Pasture Thistle is short-lived, but reseeds itself readily.
Soil:
Soil containing loam or clay-loam, and moderate levels of moisture.
Water:
Low water needs