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An award-winning, stylish perennial that produces very tall, rigid, leafless stems bearing clusters of dark maroon, thistle-like blooms above clumps of slightly spiny basal leaves. Cirsium rivulare ?Atropurpureum? produces a mass of these vibrant flowers to create striking vertical accents in the garden. A graceful plant with a naturalistic feel which is perfect for pairing with grasses in a modern border or adding to a traditional cottage garden display. Cirsium rivulare is great for wildlife gardens where it's nectar-rich flowers will attract plenty of butterflies and bees. Height: 90-120cm (35-47in). Spread: 60cm (24in).