Cirsium occidentale, Cobweb Thistle Erosion A tought and easy to

A tought and easy to grow California native aromatic shrub

Moths Container Plant Yes (cut back when dormant) Erosion Control Yes Bank Stabilization Yes Fire Resistant No Deer resistant Yes Local plant Yes

It will reach a height of up to four feet

If you pinch off the flowers the plants will not produce berries

Cirsium occidentale, Cobweb Thistle Erosion A tought and easy toCobweb Thistle A California native perennial herb that can reach up to ten feet tall. This thistle grows along the coast and is not an invasive weed like other thistles. The flowers are pink, red, and purple blooming in the spring through summer. The stems are white with spines and have fibers that resemble cobwebs. Full sun to part shade Attracts butterflies Deer resistant Native to California