Silybum marianum

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Cat.No	FL-1458
Product Name	Silybum marianum
Inventory	In stock
Seeds per Packet (Approx.)	37
Genus	Silybum
Species	marianum
Family	Compositae/Asteraceae
English Name	Milk Thistle, St. Mary's Thistle, Blessed Thistle
Hardiness	Hardy
Life Cycle	Annual, Biennial
Flower Color	Pink/Rose, Purple/Lavender
Florescence	July, August, September
Lighting Requirement	Full Sun
Soil Type Requirement	Sand, Loam
Soil Acidity Requirement	Alkaline, Neutral
Moisture Requirement	Well-drained
Sowing Temperature Advice	15°C
Sowing Time Advice	Mar-Apr
Sowing Spacing Advice	60 cm
Estimated Germination Days	14-21 days

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Description

A striking foliage plant with large flattened and spiny leaves with broad white veins and markings. It bears large, sweet-scented rose-purple flowers. Exceptionally, its leaves are edible and can be used in salads.

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The number of seeds per packet is only an approximation, but will not vary much. Please inquire online before placing your order.

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