Cirsium occidentale, Cobweb Thistle Moist / Riparian This is a tough plant

This is a tough plant that loves full dry sun

it will grow about a foot a year

Cease fertilizing during the winter months

It is best to prune after flowering

Family Name Ericaceae Species Name Xylococcus bicolor Common Name Mission Manzanita Native to California Plant Type Shrub Height x Width 6-10' x 6-10' Growth Habit Upright and spreading Growth Rate Slow to moderate Sun Exposure Full sun to part shade Water Requirement Low Soil Type Well drained

Cirsium occidentale, Cobweb Thistle Moist / Riparian This is a tough plantCobweb 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