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Gardenbite: Teasel - An invasive species coming to a roadside near you? | #GoodGrowing

Author
Chris Enroth
Published
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Episode Link
https://share.transistor.fm/s/77f2cdba

If you’ve driven along any interstates or highways in Illinois, there’s a good chance you’ve seen tall plants with spiky flower heads. Teasels have become an increasingly common sight across Illinois. While they may appear attractive, especially for cut flower arrangements, these troublesome plants can form large colonies that outcompete and choke out native plants.

 

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