Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum'

purple plume thistle

Family	Compositae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread	45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum' (purple plume thistle) bears bright pink blossoms during early summer to mid summer. This plant has deep green foliage.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers and mass planting.
Special Characteristics	Butterflies are attracted to Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum' .