Name: Johannian The Black Hills, SD (Zone 4b) 2Thes. 3:3
Good job, Zoë.
Also since you mentioned you weren't sure on the thistle variety, it looks like a Bull Thistle. We get them a lot around here, they're really annoying. They attract a lot of pollinators, though, which is obviously a good thing!
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