Ann, the Spanish Needles are a mixed blessing. They're such a great nectar plant and a host plant (even if the butterfly is tiny). But they sure can get out of hand fast! I let them get to a certain point and then Dad usually takes over and pulls them or goes crazy with the weed whacker. I always try to have some growing in at least part of the yard. And even if you pull them, they never really go away since they self-seed so easily. And those seeds! I have to pick them off me every time I even brush near the plant!
