Cirsium occidentale

Cobweb Thistle: California native thistle with bright cherry red 1-2” blooms. Striking white cobwebby flower buds held on long stems and wooly silver-white leaves. Grows naturally on hot, dry slopes. Prefers non-fertile soil. Attracts butterflies. Easy to grow. Deer resistant. To 3’ x 2’. Deciduous in colder zones. Low to medium water. Full sun.