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Thistle, Milk (Silybum marianum)

Name: Thistle, Milk (Silybum marianum)
SKU: 979
Availability: OutOfStock

Attracts Bees and Butterflies

Biennial

Medicinal

Height: 5 feet
Aspect: Full sun or partial shade
Soil Type: Well drained
Uses: Medicinal
Care: Allow to self-seed
Usually available: March to September
Pot size supplied: Grown in a 10 cm (4 inch) pot
Hardiness: LEVEL 1 - see 'Description' tab below

Description:

Thistle, Milk (Silybum marianum)

Thistle, Milk – Silybum marianum

Thistle, Milk – Silybum marianum is an eye catching plant! Spiky green leaves with noticeable white veins.

A thistle like flower head that is popular with bees and other pollinators. It also has medicinal uses to treat a range of disorders.

£2.40 – £6.30

SKU: N/A Categories: Biennial, Bees and Butterflies, Medicinal Tags: architectural, beeplant, flowers, medicinal, purple, T

Product Description

This plant is grown in a 4″ (10cm) pot. It is ready to be placed (weather permitting) into it’s final position. You will receive an instruction label which gives you further cultural instructions.

Note: If the Plant is in season but not in stock it may be available in small quantities. please contact us for stock. Read more on availability here

This plant is LEVEL 1 – Fully hardy UK wide

These levels are determined by Norfolk Herbs and are to be used simply as a guide. Our levels go from 1 (fully hardy) to 6 (requires a heated environment over winter).

Additional information

Weight	.5 kg
Height	above 5 Foot
Life Cycle	Biennial
Colour	Pinks, Mauves, Blues
Ideal for Bee & Butterfly	Yes
Medicinal	Medicinal
Planting Position	Full Sun, Semi-Shade
Herbs for Tea	No
Ideal for Tubs & Containers	No
Culinary Herbs	Not culinary
Scented	No Scent
Herb Group	Other
A-Z	T
Pot Size	1.5 Litre potted plant, 10cm (pot width) plant
Width / Spread	2'