Field thistle is not the kind of plant you usually find in a home garden. Yet, maybe it should. “Field thistle is very attractive to goldfinches, hummingbirds and clearwing moths,” says… ...

For example, field thistle produces nectar that attracts hummingbirds, while waterproof thistle can keep their eggs safe and dry. These birds love thistles not just for the tasty food but also for ...

Two black swallowtail butterflies, Papilio polyxenes, drink nectar from Field Thistle at Heritage Park in Champaign. Griesbaum Griesbaum Two black swallowtail butterflies, Papilio polyxenes, drink ...