Cirsium tuberosum
Tuberous thistle
Cirsium Cirsium
C. tuberosum - C. tuberosum is a rare, native, herbaceous perennial with spiny, deep lobed, silvery grey leaves and purple-pink flowers.
Cirsium tuberosum is: Deciduous
Upright, Clump-forming
Dark-pink, Dark-purple in Summer
Green in Summer
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
If self-seeding becomes a problem, then cut back hard after flowering.
Division, Seed
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Cirsium tuberosum (Tuberous thistle) will reach a height of 4ft 11in and a spread of 2ft after 2-5 years.
Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Wildflower, Wildlife
Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Can tolerate some dryness and partial shade. Will self-seed freely.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Cirsium tuberosum
Tuberous thistle
Cirsium Cirsium
C. tuberosum - C. tuberosum is a rare, native, herbaceous perennial with spiny, deep lobed, silvery grey leaves and purple-pink flowers.
Deciduous
Upright, Clump-forming
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Dark-pink, Dark-purple in Summer
Green in Summer
If self-seeding becomes a problem, then cut back hard after flowering.
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Cirsium tuberosum (Tuberous thistle) will reach a height of 4ft 11in and a spread of 2ft after 2-5 years.
Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Wildflower, Wildlife
Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Can tolerate some dryness and partial shade. Will self-seed freely.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3, Zone 2
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained, Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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