Cirsium arvense
Photo Credit:
C Evans
IL Wildlife Action Plan
Bugwood.org
One of the worst invasive plants in North America, Canada thistle has some defenders, since insects and birds do utilize it. Wicked thorns on the leaves and stems, even in seedlings.
Plant Information
Common Name(s):
creeping thistle
Canada thistle
Canada thistle
Type:
Non-Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Invasive Level:
Level 1
Moisture:
Dry
Moist
Moist
Light:
Sun
Part Sun
Part Sun
Can be weedy
Attracts butterflies/pollinators
Attracts butterflies/pollinators
