Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Cirsium

Species:

Cirsium × ochroleucum

Growth Characteristics

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

cream, pale yellow

Native Range

France, Hungary, Italy, YUG

Keystone Species Ranking

Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:

★★☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Hybrid may have reduced fertility; propagation often vegetative through root fragments like C. arvense parent.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI