When we bought the globe thistle at the garden store a few years ago, I remember feeling almost embarrassed. Paying money for a WEED? Such folly! But the flowers are spectacular, not to mention their ability to attract butterflies to the garden. And the whole weed vs. flower thing? It’s all relative. It’s not a weed if you WANT it to be there.
Day 22: Globe Thistles
Globe Thistles
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Well said, they are beautiful!!! Great capture too, I love the depth of field and colours!
Thank you, Olivia! I think part of what makes it is the purple of the smokebush in the background. I love purple foliage, too.