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Commonly called South African Thistle. Features large, smoky purple flowers that closely resemble those of African Daisies. This is an incredibly unusual perennial and is 100% deer proof, thanks to its thorny and highly textured leaves. Plant uses a large taproot to establish, so it's best to not attempt to move once planted. A long-lived perennial that can live up to 25 years in the garden. Reaches heights of 4 feet and thrives in full sun.

Arrives to you in a gallon-sized pot.

The Brandywine Cottage^TM Collection is an expertly curated line of premium, upscale plants focused around six seasons of interest. A lifestyle collection, Brandywine Cottage^TM plants correspond to the themes and experiences expressed in A Year at Brandywine Cottage by David Culp.

A new collection for 2025 and offered exclusively at Cavano’s, the Brandywine Cottage^TM Collection was created with award winning author, gardener, lecturer, plant breeder, and designer – David Culp. This highly seasonal program includes classic plants that have withstood the test of time as well as new, fabulous, and must have plants.