Stemless Thistle, Dwarf Thistle
Cirsium acaule (Stemless Thistle) is a biennial or short-lived perennial forming spreading rosettes of deep green, spiny leaves, up to 6 in. long (15 cm). In summer to early fall, pincushion-like purple flowers, 1.5 in. (4 cm), emerge from the center of the basal rosette. Packed with small disk florets, they are borne directly on the leaf rosette and are sessile, or very shortly stalked. The blossoms are visited by bees and butterflies. Often found on calcerous grasslands, this European native makes an easy-care groundcover.
| Hardiness |
3 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Cirsium |
| Common names | Thistle |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
4" - 10" (10cm - 25cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Cirsium |
| Common names | Thistle |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
4" - 10" (10cm - 25cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Cirsium acaule (Stemless Thistle) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Cirsium acaule (Stemless Thistle) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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