{"product_id":"200-melancholy-thistle-seeds-cirsium-heterophyllum-purple-pollinator-flower","title":"200 Melancholy Thistle Seeds - Cirsium heterophyllum Purple Pollinator Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003eMelancholy Thistle (Cirsium heterophyllum) is a striking herbaceous perennial known for its soft, silvery-green foliage and vibrant purple thistle-like blooms. This ornamental plant adds a unique architectural element to garden borders, wildflower meadows, and pollinator gardens. Its nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, making it a valuable addition to any wildlife-friendly landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike many thistles, Melancholy Thistle is relatively well-behaved and non-invasive, forming clumps of deeply lobed leaves and upright stems topped with rounded purple flower heads in summer. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils and is an excellent choice for naturalistic plantings or cottage garden schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces rounded, purple flower heads that attract pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, silvery-green leaves with a distinctive appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClump-forming perennial with an upright growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerant of moist soils and partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for wildflower meadows and informal borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cirsium heterophyllum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, Well-Drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Clump-Forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Melancholy Thistle seeds indoors in late winter or directly outdoors in spring after the danger of frost has passed. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface, as they require light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination typically occurs within 14-28 days at temperatures around 65-70°F (18-21°C). Once seedlings have developed true leaves, transplant them into individual pots or into the garden after hardening off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a location with moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep root system. Mature plants are relatively low-maintenance; deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooms or allow seed heads to mature for self-sowing. Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e200 Melancholy Thistle (Cirsium heterophyllum) seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795511181622,"sku":"FOLIA2-146","price":27.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7176417785_m15b.jpg?v=1792670828","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/200-melancholy-thistle-seeds-cirsium-heterophyllum-purple-pollinator-flower","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}