Carolina Thistle (Cirsium Carolinianum) is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Cirsium carolinianum is a biennial or short-lived perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family, native to the southeastern United States, known for its tall, erect stems and purple thistle flowers.