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Jasminerose, California, USDA 9b/Sunset 18

6 years ago

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Jasminerose, California, USDA 9b/Sunset 18
Original Author
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
My friend noticed a weed next to his house that had interesting stripes and decided to let it grow. It is now three feet wide. There is no other plant like it in the neighborhood. Does anyone know it's id other than "weed"? I told him that if he likes it then it is not a weed.
CA Kate z9
6 years ago
It could be a thistle. It it a pretty plant and I'd have let it grow too. Only thing, if it is a thistle, make sure to cut off all the flowers before they go to seed, wrap up the cuttings and put in trash. Thistle reseeds and quickly becomes a big nuisance... no matter how pretty the plant.
Jasminerose, California, USDA 9b/Sunset 18 thanked CA Kate z9
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Jasminerose, California, USDA 9b/Sunset 18
Original Author
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
It does look like a milk thistle plant. I tell him to look out for the flower. Thank you!
hoovb zone 9 sunset 23
6 years ago
Silybum marianum, milk thistle, blessed milk thistle. Considered a noxious weed in some areas.
Jasminerose, California, USDA 9b/Sunset 18 thanked hoovb zone 9 sunset 23
stanofh 10a Hayward,Ca S.F. bay area
6 years ago
In late summer after the flowers have set seed? Your friend gets a treat as Finches will be all over them
Jasminerose, California, USDA 9b/Sunset 18 thanked stanofh 10a Hayward,Ca S.F. bay area

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