Milk Thistle (Silybum Marianum) is a biennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Silybum marianum is a biennial or annual herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae, known for its medicinal properties and distinctive purple flowers with white-veined leaves.
Milk Thistle
Silybum Marianum
Silybum marianum is a biennial or annual herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae, known for its medicinal properties and distinctive purple flowers with white-veined leaves.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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