Venus Thistle

Carried by 1 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Venus Thistle (Cirsium occidentale var. venustum) is a native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow at elevations from 0-11800 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

10 ft Tall

Color

Pink, Purple

Landscaping information

Water

Low, Very Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3*, 7*, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22, 23, 24

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 15 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Garden Webworm Moth

Achyra rantalis

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Oblique-Banded Leafroller Moth

Choristoneura rosaceana

Sunflower Moth

Homoeosoma electella

Alternative names

Common names:

Red Thistle, Venus Cobweb Thistle

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