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    • Photo of Cirsium eatonii var. clokeyi flower by Stan Shebs

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    Cirsium eatonii var. clokeyi

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-36"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-12

    Cirsium eatonii var. clokeyi plant details

    Cirsium eatonii var. clokeyi is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cirsium eatonii var. clokeyi

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cirsium eatonii var. clokeyi

    USDA Zones: 4a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, wind
    Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Cirsium eatonii var. clokeyi plant

    How to Grow Cirsium eatonii var. clokeyi

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 1'-2'

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    Zones

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    Width: 2'

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    Zones

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    Size

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