So You Have Your List of Native Plants. Now What?
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Location
May not be native
Use Location
Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Nectar, Seeds
Also known as Western Red Thistle, this native plant can reach up to almost 9 feet in height with gray-green foliage that may appear white because of its hairy coating. At the end of the stem rests a spherical inflorescence with long spikes, often lined with fibers that resemble cobwebs, and bright red to purple flower heads. This eye-catching plant tolerates drought as well as full to partial sun.
May Attract
Cobwebby Thistle is thought to attract these families of birds
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski
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