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Thistle flowers - leave or deadhead?

Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
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In my tiny wild flower patch this year, a large thistle arrived with lovely purple flowers which are now going over. I'm aware some birds like the seed ? but don't want it self seeding everywhere as it's next to a lawn (or what was a lawn before this heatwave!) - What should I do? 
North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone

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  • josusa47josusa47 Posts: 3,530
    I can't think of a third option!
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    Cut the seed heads off (with stalks) and hang them up somewhere away from the lawn but where the birds can get to them?
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
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