Description
Cirsium dealbatum (also called Whitened Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves and pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium dealbatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium dealbatum is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a sunny location.
Where to Find Cirsium dealbatum
Cirsium dealbatum can be found in the western United States, including in the states of California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico.