previous
  • How to Grow Raspberries
    How to Grow Raspberries
  • Free Download: Rose Pruning and Bed Prep
    Free Download: Rose Pruning and Bed Prep
  • 15 Deer-Resistant Plants
    15 Deer-Resistant Plants
  • Variegated Plants Create Drama
    Variegated Plants Create Drama
  • The Only Shrubs You Need to Grow
    The Only Shrubs You Need to Grow
  • Off With Their Heads: Deadheading Perennials
    Off With Their Heads: Deadheading Perennials
  • Building a Compost Bin
    Building a Compost Bin
  • Enchanting Japanese Maples
    Enchanting Japanese Maples
  • Lilacs: Time for a Fresh Look
    Lilacs: Time for a Fresh Look
  • Garden Catalog Collector
    Garden Catalog Collector
  • Soil Testing is Worth the Effort
    Soil Testing is Worth the Effort
  • 10 Perennials Easily Grown from Seed
    10 Perennials Easily Grown from Seed
  • 25 Robust Summer Bloomers
    25 Robust Summer Bloomers
  • Make Your Own Hypertufa Container
    Make Your Own Hypertufa Container
  • How to Start a Vegetable Garden
    How to Start a Vegetable Garden
  • Bold and Beautiful Zinnias
    Bold and Beautiful Zinnias
  • A gardener's checklist for early summer
    A gardener's checklist for early summer
  • Find the Perfect Tomato
    Find the Perfect Tomato
  • Video: Make a Straw-Bale Garden
    Video: Make a Straw-Bale Garden
  • Viburnums are Versatile Shrubs
    Viburnums are Versatile Shrubs
  • Big Flowers from Bigleaf Hydrangeas
    Big Flowers from Bigleaf Hydrangeas
  • Perfect Edges for Your Beds and Borders
    Perfect Edges for Your Beds and Borders
  • All About Starting Seeds
    All About Starting Seeds
  • Backyard Makeover Game
    Backyard Makeover Game
  • Friendly Ways to Battle Garden Pests
    Friendly Ways to Battle Garden Pests
next

Post a photo See all posts in this gallery


Is this some kind of thistle?

comments (4) May 13th, 2011 in gallery

linbluebell linbluebell, member
no recommendations
Click the image to enlarge.
Add CommentAdd Comment
PrintPrint

I would be grateful for an ID on this pic. I have 3 which have appeared in a wild section of the garden. The leaves are flat covered in a downy white fluff and have spikes along the edges. The leaves are about 3ft by 8inches. the tallest plant is at least 3ft 6inches and the other two are a bit smaller. The spread is about 4ft.The flower heads are covered in down tucked inside the topmost leaves and look like a thistle to me. I have never seen a thistle like this. Should I take them out before they go to seed?  Any info much appreciated.

Linbluebell

posted in: The Gallery
Add CommentAdd Comment PrintPrint
Back to List

Comments (4)

RAMBLENROSE writes: Sometimes I just let something different grow lke this. Just to learn from them for the future. Posted: 5:21 am on July 27th
renorose writes: Positively thistle - weedy growth in my Pa yard. Very tough, withstands years of mowing! Posted: 9:50 am on June 11th
lilbo writes: This plant reminds me of Papaver somniferum, Opium Poppy. It is a very beautiful poppy. We had one in a light pink. Posted: 1:07 am on May 29th
Zooplantman writes: Indeed it is, Onopodum acanthium or Scotch Thistle. Huge and self-seeds Posted: 3:47 pm on May 13th
You must be logged in to post comments. Click here to login.