Thistle |
Utah County: (801) 373-2065 Salt Lake County: (801) 347-1240 |
Description: Jagged leaves covered with prickly hairs. Stems grow 2 to 5' tall.Peak Season: Late summer (July - August) Treatment: Herbicide Thistle is characterized by the prickly hairs all over the stem and leaves. This is an adaptation to help prevent herbivores from feeding on them, which also makes it very unpleasant experience to step on in your lawn. When will I see Thistle? 
How do I get rid of Thistle and how long will it take?Thistle is one of the harder weeds to kill with a selective herbicide, but it can be done. Apply this every 5 to 6 weeks. You should start to see damage and withering to the leaves after the first or second application, with the plant completely killed after 6 consecutive applications. If you don't want to wait for the whole summer, picking them by hand is always an option...just make sure you wear some gloves. How do I prevent Thistle from infiltrating my lawn? While there is no way to perfectly keep out all thistle, there are a few things you can do to help prevent new growth in your lawn. These include:
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