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Asteraceae
Brook Thistle
Cirsium rivulare
Steadfast beauty.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Cirsium
- Native to
- Central Europe, Southern Europe
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- perennial
- Height
- 2-4 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- moist, fertile, clay
- Water
- moderate to high
- Hardiness
- 4-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The cultivar 'Atropurpureum' produces stunning deep crimson pincushion flowers beloved by garden designers.
- Unlike many thistles, brook thistle is not invasive and behaves well in garden settings.
- It is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it excellent for wildlife gardens.
- Brook thistle naturally grows along streams and wet meadows in the mountains of Europe.
- The flower heads lack the sharp spines typical of most thistle species, making them easier to handle.
Color meanings
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resilience
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defiance
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nobility