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    Cirsium neomexicanum

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

    Cirsium neomexicanum plant details

    Cirsium neomexicanum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer cream, pink and white flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. 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 average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cirsium neomexicanum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream, pink and white blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cirsium neomexicanum

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Cirsium neomexicanum plant

    How to Grow Cirsium neomexicanum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • cream
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12"-36"

    Width: 12"-24"

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    Zones

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    Width: 2'

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • even moisture
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