New Mexico thistle

Cirsium neomexicanum

Plant type:

Forb

Lifecycle:

Biennial

Growing season:

Warm

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:

Clay,

Loam,

Silt,

Sand,

Gravel

Soil Conditions:

Acidic

Alkaline

Location

Min elevation:

Max elevation:

7000

Counties:

Apache County,

Cochise County,

Coconino County,

Gila County,

Graham County,

Maricopa County,

Mohave County,

Pima County,

Pinal County,

Santa Cruz County,

Yavapai County,

Yuma County

Reproduction & Growth

Establishment:

High

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:

Disturbance

Best suited for these management goals:

Erosion control

Pollinator habitat

Weed management

Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:

tends to be weedy

Commercial availability:

Available from nurseries

Notes:

thrives on disturbed soil; classed as a noxious weed in some areas, but is less of a problem than many other species

Citations:

Tesky 1994