| Acanthus Leaved Thistle | |
| Cardabelle | |
| Carlina Cynara | |
| Weather Thistle |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light |
| Pollinators: | Hoverflies Beetles Various insects |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
