Grow a plant that is both beautiful and historic with our Milk Thistle seeds. This impressive biennial is a true showstopper, prized for its large, glossy green leaves with distinctive, milky-white veins that create a stunning marbled pattern. In its second year, it sends up a tall stalk topped with a vibrant, purple, thistle-like flower that is beloved by pollinators. With a rich history spanning thousands of years in traditional herbalism, Milk Thistle is a must-have for any serious medicinal herb garden.

What you\’ll love

• Striking variegated leaves with beautiful, milky-white veins.
• Large, vibrant purple thistle-like flowers are a favorite of bees and goldfinches.
• One of the most important and revered medicinal herbs in traditional practices.
• A bold, architectural plant that makes a dramatic statement in the garden.

Seed details

• Plant Name: Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 20 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Biennial
• Height: 2-5 feet
• Days to Maturity: Flowers in the second year.
• USDA Zone: 5-10
• Origin: American Grown

Growing instructions

• Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in the fall or early spring.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
• Soil: Prefers average, well-draining soil and is very drought-tolerant.
• Harvest: Harvest seeds in the late summer of the second year after the flowers have dried.

Please note

Due to state regulations, we cannot ship these seeds to Washington State.

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