Peregrine Thistle (Cirsium Cymosum) is a biennial or perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Cirsium cymosum is a biennial or perennial herb native to western North America, especially California, characterized by its soft and coarse hairs and sometimes cobwebby fibers.