Milk thistle

Latin Name: Silybum marianum
Plant type: Medicinal biennial
Botanical family: Asteraceae

Hardiness Zone: 5 to 8
Harvest period: August to October

Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Low to moderate

Companion plants: Sage, yarrow, lavender
Enemy plants: Avoid with small, fragile plants (risk of shade or competition)

Description

Spectacular for its silver-marbled foliage and large purple flowers, milk thistle is renowned for its liver-protective properties. It brings both structure and beauty to gardens. Milk thistle seeds are rich in nutrients; it's also a valuable food source for goldfinches. This is in addition to its medicinal benefits for the liver in humans.

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