Cirsium occidentale is
a well mannered thistle in the garden. With flowers as spectacular
as these one might like for more seeds to germinate, but there will
usually only be a few. The hoary silver foliage is strikingly
sculptural. The flowers attract native bees, butterflies and
hummingbirds. Cirsium occidentale grows 3-4 feet tall, usually with
just a single stalk. The Cobwebby Thistle will come back after
winter dormancy if they are planted in a dry location. Cirsium
occidentale blooms latter in the Spring into Summer.
High resolution
images of Cirsium occidentale
are available.
