What type of thistle?

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  1. Sea Witch

    Sea Witch Active Member

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    I don't want these in my yard, but 2 sneaked in. I wanted to see them bloom because I've never seen one bloom. One is purple and the other looks like it will bloom pale yellow. They are 5'5" right now, and those thorns are the longest and sharpest I've ever come across.

    Identity?

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    Sea Witch, Jul 20, 2012
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  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Cirsium vulgare.

    You're making my fingers hurt just showing it to me.
     
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  3. Barbara Lloyd

    Barbara Lloyd Well-Known Member

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    If it is Cirsium vulgare, aka bull thistle they seem to be a bit easier to get rid of than the Canada thistle that keeps sneaking across the border. ;))) However Don't let it go to seed! Pull it out and burn it! barb
     
    Barbara Lloyd, Jul 20, 2012
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  4. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Ditto to Spear Thistle Cirsium vulgare.
     
    Michael F, Jul 21, 2012
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