Arizona thistle
Arizona thistle
Cirsium arizonicum
Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial,
Biennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
Moderate
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand
Soil Conditions:
CaCO3 tolerant
Location
Min elevation:
3000
Max elevation:
9000
Counties:
Apache County,
Cochise County,
Coconino County,
Gila County,
Mohave County,
Navajo County,
Pima County,
Santa Cruz County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
High
Establishment:
High
Survival:
High
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Best suited for these management goals:
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Commercial availability:
Available from nurseries
Citations:
Sivinski 2016