Cirsium acaule
Cirsium acaule, the Dwarf thistle, is a perennial ornamental plant that prefers full sun and medium watering. It grows to a height of 0.1–0.3 meters and is suitable for USDA zones 4–9. This plant blooms from mid-summer to early autumn with pink and purple flowers, preferring loamy, sandy, or chalky soil. It is not fragrant but attracts pollinators, is not toxic, and is not evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Chalky
Height
0.1–0.3 m
Spread
0.3–0.5 m
Zones
4–9
Flower colors