Milk Thistle Seeds

BOTANICAL NAME

Silybum marianum

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun
• Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

• Upright

Grow Heirloom Herbs - Plant Milk Thistle Seeds

Familiar to gardeners and laymen across the globe, Milk Thistle was once native to southern Europe, but is now widely distributed around the world. The good news is that it grows anywhere, the bad news is that some consider it nothing more than a weed. Known by many names, including Saint Mary's Thistle and Scotch Thistle, it produces a lovely purple bloom in the spring and summer and is commonly used in teas and medicinal remedies.

This item may be considered invasive in specific areas of the USA. Please check with your local agricultural office for more information. Cannot ship to: WA

• Produces pretty red/purple flowers
• Prized for medicinal purposes
• NOTE: Milk Thistle cannot be shipped to Washington State

PLANTING SEASON

• Spring

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Low

PLANT SPACING

• 24 to 36 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

• Requires Light