At last, a bloom !

At last the Milk Thistle has bloomed before the first frost. Many regard this plant as being a weed but to me it is a magnificent plant with its dual coloured leaves and those big thorns. It is a most welcome addition to my garden.

[LManning (Laura)]

Lovely close up.

[Diana]

Lovely close up, I love these thistles and details. Such lovely variegated leaves too.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

This looks beautiful capture and great focus and detail. FAV

[Carrie Shepeard]

This is just gorgeous! The color is so vibrant. Nicely captured! Fav!

[Ingrid]

Beautiful! I agree with you - beautiful plant. I like the leaves too!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

but those spikes really hurt

[Jo Worboys]

Great colour and picture Ian

[Heather]

Exotic looking! And a pretty colour!

[John Durham]

I think they are beautiful!

[bkb in the city]

Very nice shot