Cirsium rivulare
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A clump-forming perennial, to around 1.2m high, with simple, lobed or pinnately divided, spiny deep green leaves with hairy undersides. In early to mid summer, produces rounded, thistle-like flowers, with tubular reddish-purple petals
Scientific classification
- Species
- Cirsium rivulare (Cirsium rivulare)
- Genus
- Cirsium
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Cirsium rivulare
Distribution map
C and Southwestern Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Cirsium rivulare
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Cirsium rivulare care guide
- Constantly damp soil, thrives near lightly moist water feature edges
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Constantly damp soil, thrives near lightly moist water feature edges
Fertilizing
FertilizingAll-purpose perennial feed applied monthly spring and summer time
Pruning
PruningDeadhead if seed is not required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by division between autumn and spring
Growing
GrowingThrives in full sun, particularly in damp, acidic soil but will tolerate a range of soils and positions
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
Generally pest-free
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