Increasingly popular medicinal herb.
Large plant with shiny, spined leaves mottled with white. Outstanding, solitary, 2" purple flowers. All parts are edible. Medicinal: The active component, silymarin, is found in the seeds and is known for its liver rebuilding properties. NOTE: Cannot ship to WA, OR, or TX. Organically grown. Avg. 1,100 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (A)
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Notes:
NOTE: Cannot be shiped to OR, TX or WA.
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Growing Information:
Milk Thistle
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 7-14 days
SOWING TIME: Spring or Fall
SEEDING METHOD: Direct or Transplant
SUNLIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun
PLANT HEIGHT: 40-54"
PLANT SPACING: 24-36"
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual
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