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.
These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services
In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.
376 Greenwood Beach Road, Tiburon, CA 94920
(415) 388-2524 |
richardsonbaycenter@audubon.org2150 Allston Way, Suite 210, Berkeley, CA 94704
info@goldengatebirds.org Visit site1901 HARRISON STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94612
(415) 644-4600 |
auduboncalifornia@audubon.orgFind local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.
601 A Canal Boulevard, Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-2222
740 Market Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 215-3301
1509 4th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 558-8650
1310 McGee Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 526-4704
702 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 387-9744
155 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 548-4714
Shasta Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 544-3169
101 Golf Course Drive, Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 549-0211
200 Centennial Drive, Berkeley, CA 94720
(510) 643-2755
254 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 720-6253
Sanborn Drive, Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 325-9006
2777 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 91750
(510) 409-5858
476 Johnstone Drive, San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 665-1077
1700 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 453-0372
44 Visitacion Avenue, Suite 206, Brisbane, CA 94005
(415) 467-6631
235 Grove Road, Bolinas, CA 94924
(415) 868-9407
PO Box 7199, Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-7783
19655 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 815-8600
2751 Beard Road, Napa, CA 94558
(707) 257-2783
2710 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 769-9114
2425 Adobe Road, Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 559-7081
12511 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 851-1668
965 Weeks Street East, Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 323-1645
1000 Calaveras Rd, Sunol, CA 94586
(925) 862-2286
10300 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA 95452
(707) 833-1161
27235 Highway One, Tomales, CA 94971
4164 Walker Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 585-7865
PO Box 406, St. Helena, CA 94574
(800) 456-3359
2990 Somers Street, Fulton, CA 95439
(707) 528-8813
76 Race Street, San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 292-9993
13737 Grand Island Road, Walnut Grove, CA 95690
(916) 775-4021
Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.
PO Box 1188, Springville, CA 93265
(559) 202-8351
1755 Saturn Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 423-2284
257 East Franklin Ave, Pomona, CA 91766
21905 County Road 88, Winters, CA 95694
(530) 662-6847
Star Route 2, Box 337, La Honda, CA 94020
533 Hawthorne Place, Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 373-4417
1874 Cummings Lane, Durham, CA 95938
(530) 774-4362
14297 Orange Blossom Rd, Oakdale, CA 95361
4712 Parker Ave, Sacramento, CA 95820
3435 Bayshore Blvd, Brisbane, CA 94005
PO Box 1067, Ferndale, CA 95536
13205 Haven Rock Court, Corona, CA 92883
PO Box 1275 6155 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93014
(805) 684-0436
PO Box 96, Freedom, CA 95019
(831) 728-5131
358 Williams Valley Road, Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-7926
1802 Atlantic City Boulevard, Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 316-0895
10 Cargo Way, San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 287-6755
49889 29 Palms Highway, Morongo Valley, CA 92256
(760) 363-6076
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Doing a little prep and research before you go to the nursery will save headaches and ensure you build the best habitat possible.
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