Southern Seeds
Milk Thistle – 20 Seeds
Milk Thistle – 20 Seeds
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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.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
Shipping & Returns
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