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Flodman's thistle

Cirsium flodmanii

Flodman's thistle (Cirsium flodmanii) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–10b. Mature size 17"–2'. Blooms Jun–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
perennial
Native range
Native to 15 U.S. states, including AZ, CO, IA, ID, KS, MI…
USDA hardiness
Zones 2a–10b
Mature size
17"–2'
Sun
—
Water
—
Bloom
Jun–Sep
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Flodman's thistle (Cirsium flodmanii)
Cirsium flodmanii — Flodman's thistle. Photo by Cephas via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Flodman's thistle (Cirsium flodmanii) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–10b. Mature size 17"–2'. Blooms Jun–Sep.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, flodman's thistle pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale), Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa).

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