Reaping the benefits of Thistle Flowers!

One mustn't feel that the thistle needs to be in the flower beds, or, within any proximity - to be able to reap what many consider .. the joy of viewing the many visitors that are drawn to the thistle flowers!

There's a whole slew of different butterflies, hummingbird moths, hummingbirds, and bunches of bees .. along with quite a variety of birds that feed on the spent flowers/seed.

If you have ample acreage .. one can 'afford' to have ('tolerate & manage') a good crop of thistle.

Even a wee plot of ground, over a bit .. that you can keep an eye on, and/or 'control' .. could be the ideal lil spot.

Here's .. a mere few .. of the frequent visitors to the beautiful thistle flowers.

- Magpye

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Isn't it amazing the beautiful flower on such a stickered plant.

good shots Maggi. Yes the hummers love it too. I have pics from a nice plot of it out on the Islands and it was just about the only food source they had

Goldfinches are another big fan after it goes to seed.

nice pics, Mags

gram

Finally, some one that apprecates thistle as I do. If I am going to garden to attract these beauties then I should be willing to control what I grow. Thanks John

Magpye-- well, you've made me a fan of the thistle! I have always admired them from afar, but your photos have made me fall in love with them! And their visitors, too, of course.

Now I have to find a nice sunny place for them in my wild garden!

You got it goin on Mags, awesome work!! I will also be adding thistle next year...hummm, now where to put it oO .....in the back yard should be perfect!
Thanks for sharing!

~Debnes