Cicerbita is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae, notable for its blue to purple flowerheads. It is native across southwestern and central Europe, the Caucasus, western and central Asia and northern Africa. The plant prefers moist, well-drained loamy soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH and suits positions in full sun or partial shade. Flowering takes place from July to September.

Blue sowthistle (Cicerbita) is a perennial herb with blue to purple flowerheads that bloom July to September in moist, loamy soil.

Cicerbita is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to Asia and Europe. They are known commonly as blue sow thistles.

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