Cirsium occidentale, Cobweb Thistle Moist / Riparian It is best to prune

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

Commercial grade pruning tools designed for making large cuts (up to 2" cuts)

This is a tough plant that loves full dry sun

Grows up to five feet high and wide

Cirsium occidentale, Cobweb Thistle Moist / Riparian It is best to pruneCobweb 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