Lawn Academy

Thistle
Cardus Lanceolatus / Cirsium Arvense
Thistle is a biennial broad-leaf weed that is a member of the sunflower family.
Management
Professional weed control as well as pulling existing thistle from the root.
Prevention
Maintain proper cultural practices such as proper watering and mowing.
Identification
- Bull Thistle:
Tall spiky leaves
Large purple flowers
Taproot - Canadian Thistle:
Lone, narrow, spiky leaves
Purolish flowers
Taproot
Causes
- Germination generally occurs in fall and spring
- Dry open soil
- Unshaded soil