Silybum marianum - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Blessed Mary´s thistle (Silybum marianum) is an upright perennial that produces purple-red flowers from June to September. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows to a width of approx. 70 cm. The Blessed Mary´s thistle is well tolerant of frost.

Spread
Southern Europe to North Africa.

Frost hardiness
The Blessed Mary´s thistle has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Silybum marianum forms purple flowers from June.

Use
Cottage garden, homeopathy