Cirsium occidentale

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Venus thistle

Venus thistle is a rather large, annual-biennial thistle that can grow to 6′ tall. Unlike many introduced exotic thistles, this native species is not a troublesome weed.

This native thistle is covered with short, soft, matted, white hairs and has very showy 1-2″ bright red flowers in the summer from May – July.  Plant in full sun.

Hummingbirds and adult swallowtail butterflies are attracted to the flowers.

Lifeform: Biennial

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Dry, High

Soil: Clay, Loam

Other: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

 

Container

D-40

Ecological Value

Hummingbirds and adult swallowtail butterflies are attracted to the flowers.

Historical Uses

No Historical Uses found.

Distribution

Native throughout California deserts, mountains, and valleys, in western Nevada, southern Oregon, and southwestern Idaho.

Elevation

Between 0 and 11811 feet

Communities
Habitat

Open grasslands as well as partly shaded woods.