Cirsium anartiolepis

Cirsium anartiolepis

Native to:
Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Cirsium
Species:
Cirsium anartiolepis

Growth Characteristics

Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple

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

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Light may enhance germination. Seeds require moist, cool conditions and do not tolerate drying.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch