Swamp Thistle (Cirsium Muticum)

Hardiness Zones 2-9

Biennial (host plant to swamp metalmark and painted lady butterfies)

Height 2-7ft

Deer resistant 

Blooms July to October in 2nd year

Attracts bees, butterflies, and gold finches, siskins, indigo buntings, and other songbirds 

Native in NY

Sandy, moist, to clay conditions. Great for boggy or other wet areas