Tall Thistle (Cirsium altissimum)
Cirsium altissimum, or Tall Thistle, is a beneficial native wildflower that enhances Illinois landscapes with its striking height and ecological value. Blooming in late summer to early fall, its soft pink to purple flower heads attracts a wide variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Unlike invasive thistles, this species is non-aggressive and supports native wildlife, providing nectar for pollinators and seeds for birds like goldfinches. Thriving in prairies, open woodlands, and meadow plantings, Tall Thistle is a valuable addition to naturalized landscapes and habitat restoration projects.
Cirsium altissimum, or Tall Thistle, is a beneficial native wildflower that enhances Illinois landscapes with its striking height and ecological value. Blooming in late summer to early fall, its soft pink to purple flower heads attracts a wide variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Unlike invasive thistles, this species is non-aggressive and supports native wildlife, providing nectar for pollinators and seeds for birds like goldfinches. Thriving in prairies, open woodlands, and meadow plantings, Tall Thistle is a valuable addition to naturalized landscapes and habitat restoration projects.
Cirsium altissimum, or Tall Thistle, is a beneficial native wildflower that enhances Illinois landscapes with its striking height and ecological value. Blooming in late summer to early fall, its soft pink to purple flower heads attracts a wide variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Unlike invasive thistles, this species is non-aggressive and supports native wildlife, providing nectar for pollinators and seeds for birds like goldfinches. Thriving in prairies, open woodlands, and meadow plantings, Tall Thistle is a valuable addition to naturalized landscapes and habitat restoration projects.