Milk Thistle Flower Seeds
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Add striking structure and herbal charm to your garden with Milk Thistle Flower Seeds — a bold and beneficial plant known for its spiny silver-green leaves and large, vibrant purple blooms. These premium-quality seeds offer excellent germination and grow into eye-catching, resilient plants that thrive in sunny, well-drained locations. Perfect for pollinator-friendly gardens, wildflower meadows, or medicinal herb patches, Milk Thistle is a favorite among both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Easy to grow and highly adaptable, Milk Thistle not only adds dramatic beauty to your landscape but is also valued for its traditional use in herbal remedies. Whether you’re drawn to its ornamental appeal or curious about its natural health benefits, these seeds deliver a rewarding and educational gardening experience. Plant a piece of herbal history and enjoy its beauty season after season!






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Features
Life Cycle
Annual
Planting Season
Spring or Fall
Growth Habit
Upright Spiny
Flavor Profile
Bitter Nutty
Plant Characteristics
Purple Spiny Blooms
Use
Medicinal, Ornamental
Growing Conditions
Dry, Well-Drained Soil
Harvest Advantages
High Seed Yield
Plant Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Milk Thistle Flower Seeds
Silybum marianum
Seed Names
Milk Thistle, Silybum
Seed Type
Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Milk Thistle is a resilient flowering herb known for its distinctive purple spiked blooms and silvery leaves. Traditionally used for liver health, it also serves as an attractive ornamental in wildflower gardens and pollinator landscapes.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1/4 inch
Sowing Method
Direct Sow
Plant Spacing
18–24 inches
Days to Maturity
90–100 Days
Soil Preparation
Sandy, Drained Soil
Hardiness Zones
5–9
Water Needs
Low to Moderate
Planting Season
Spring or Fall
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 20 sq ft
500
Up to 100 sq ft
1000
Up to 200 sq ft
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I bought these Milk Thistle seeds and was impressed by their quality. They sprouted within a week and have been growing steadily. Definitely recommend them for anyone looking for reliable seeds.
After planting these Milk Thistle seeds, they took about two weeks to show significant growth. I love how hardy the plants are, and they've been thriving in my garden ever since.
These Milk Thistle seeds were exactly what I needed for my herb garden. The plants are growing beautifully, and I appreciate the natural benefits they offer. Worth every penny.
The seeds arrived quickly and were in perfect condition. I planted them immediately, and within just a few days, they started to germinate. Couldn�t ask for a better experience.
These seeds may be small, but they�ve grown into a strong plant. They�ve made a great addition to my garden and are already attracting bees and butterflies. Highly recommend for any gardener.