Cicerbita alpina
MOUNTAIN SOW THISTLE
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Garden Styles: suits cottage & dry style designs

Uses: border, mass planting

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Cicerbita alpina
MOUNTAIN SOW THISTLE
Asteraceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: blue

Flowering Time: mid summer to early autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & dry style designs

Uses: border, mass planting

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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