{"product_id":"milk-thistle-20-seeds","title":"Milk Thistle – 20 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking variegated leaves with beautiful, milky-white veins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, vibrant purple thistle-like flowers are a favorite of bees and goldfinches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most important and revered medicinal herbs in traditional practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bold, architectural plant that makes a dramatic statement in the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 20 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers in the second year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow seeds outdoors in the fall or early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seeds 1\/8 inch deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers average, well-draining soil and is very drought-tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest seeds in the late summer of the second year after the flowers have dried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ Please note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to state regulations, we cannot ship these seeds to Washington State.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHey, you. We're committed to giving you the best stuff out there, and sometimes that means we find other cool people making awesome things. It's like we're the best matchmakers for your self-care routine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is from one of those super rad, small businesses that we’ve vetted and love. But since they're the experts, they'll be shipping it directly to you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo, don't be shocked when this little gem arrives in its own separate package, all by its lonesome. It's just a special delivery from a friend of the family!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45674921132193,"sku":"MILKT1","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/3401\/8927\/files\/milk-thistle-silybum-marianum-20-seedssouthern-seeds-849060.png?v=1769549882","url":"https:\/\/havenherbs.com\/products\/milk-thistle-20-seeds","provider":"Haven Herbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}