| 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 |
| Source | https://www.gardenia.net/plant/cirsium-discolor |
