Field Thistle blue feather It is a plant of

It is a plant of desert areas

providing the reason for their name

slightly cupped leaves in a charming rosette shape

and Common Dutchman's Pipe

It does best in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil

Field Thistle blue feather It is a plant ofCirsium discolor Common names also include Pasture Thistle. This purple flowered thistle hails from the prairies of the eastern half of the United States and Canada. It is a biennial or short lived perennial that features large blooms and sharply cut leaves. With a long taproot, it can thrive on limited amounts of water once established. Not to be confused with Bull Thistle, Field Thistle is less spiny and has slightly lighter colored blossoms. Those