Cirsium eatonii var. eriocephalum
Also Known As
- Cirsium scopulorum
- Mountain Thistle
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 36"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Cirsium eatonii var. eriocephalum plant details
Cirsium eatonii var. eriocephalum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer purple and silver flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in gritty and lean soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cirsium eatonii var. eriocephalum
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 36 IN tall
- Flowers: purple and silver blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, spiky, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cirsium eatonii var. eriocephalum
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: gritty and lean
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Rosette of spiny foliage topped with bizarre woolly flower heads in late summer. _ZONE 5
Gardening facts about Cirsium eatonii var. eriocephalum plant
How to Grow Cirsium eatonii var. eriocephalum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- lean
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- purple
- silver
Wildlife
- birds
Fruit
- brown
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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Size
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Size
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