Silybum marianum (0.9lt)

Silybum marianum (0.9lt)

Brand:Asteraceae
Product Code: 0700621718086
SKU : 0700621718086
  • £3.00


Rosettes of large, broad, spiny deep green leaves beautifully veined white. In Summer spikes of deep pink thistle flowers grow up from the centre of the rosettes. Height and spread to around 1.5m x 1.2m. Biennial. Performs best in fertile, well drained soil in full sun or light shade. A vital medicinal plant widely used for liver disorders.
 

Info
Also Known As Milk Thistle
Colour Purple
Evergreen Or Deciduous Deciduous
Flower Colour purple/pink
Good For Wildlife yes
Hardiness hardy biennial
Height 1.5m
Plant Size Small: 0-1.5 Litres
Pot Size 0.9lt
Season Summer
Soil Type Moist but well drained
Spread 1.2m
Time Of Flowering Summer
Common Name Saint Mary's Thistle
Aspect Sun or Part Shade