Swamp Thistle

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Swamp Thistle Cirsium muticum Full to part sun, wet to moderately wet moisture level, sandy or loamy soil, alkaline pH.  4 ft. height, blooms summer into fall, purple flowers. Germination Code:  ? Native Region:  Isolated counties in Middle and East Tennessee Biennial.  This is a wetland plant in Tennessee.  Occurs naturally in wet soils in meadows, marshes, swamps, bogs and open woods.   Designated a noxious weed in some states.  Attracts butterflies and bees. flower;sun;wet;loam flower;sun;wet;sand flower;sun/shade;wet;loam flower;sun/shade;wet;sand