Time for goldenrod.

Yes, we have thistle. Although I control it on our stretch of the road, others don't. In some ways the plant is attractive, and butterflies seem to love it.

Goldenrod, queen anne's lace, tansy, and thistle. I can never resist picking a tansy leaf, rolling it up, and squeezing for the fabulous, pungent smell. I don't eat it, but back in the day it was thought to control flatulence brought on by eating too many fish or too many beans.