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Product Description
Milk Thistle – Silybum Marianum is a native foliage plant that produces prickly leaves a striking purple bloom. Bees and butterflies love this variety, and they can even produce a light scent. Superb for the border or a wildflower display.
*Please note: If your order contains only Seed products, then your items will be dispatched within three working days. If your order contains a mixture of plants and seed products, then your seed items will be dispatched with your first plant delivery.
Plant Size
| Mature Height | 150 cm |
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| Mature Spread | 50 cm |
| Plant Spacing | 40 cm |
Planting Notes
| Planting | Sow seeds at a depth of 5 to 10mm |
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| Soil Type | Well drained, fertile soil |
Growing at a glance…
Sow directly outside into their growing location from March to April or June to September for flowers the following season. They prefer medium fertile soil and full sun. They can be overwintered, but won't do well in wet conditions.