A stubborn weed
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Douglas Hunt on Aug 03, 2013It sounds from your description like it must be some type of thistle. Make sure you are using horticultural strength vinegar, and, to avoid getting it on your other perennials, paint the vinegar directly on the leaves of the offender with a foam brush.Helpful Reply
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Bonnie Bassett on Aug 03, 2013ty Doug painting the leaves is a good idea I thought it had to go to the roots in order to destroy it. What is a horticultural strength vinegar I have been using plain white distilled vinegar is that ok?Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Aug 04, 2013I don't think plain white vinegar is acidic enough. Horticultural strength vinegar has 10 to 20 percent acidity and common vinegar has 5 percent.Helpful Reply
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Bonnie Bassett on Aug 04, 2013ty again for your answers Doug :)Helpful Reply
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