{"product_id":"milk-thistle-herb-seeds-heirloom-seeds-medicinal-culinary-herb-holy-thistle-showy-purple-flowers-detox-herb-bee-friendly-nongmo","title":"Milk Thistle Herb Seeds - Heirloom Seeds, Medicinal \u0026 Culinary Herb, Holy Thistle, Showy Purple Flowers, Detox Herb, Bee Friendly, Non-GMO","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n        \u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\n            Quantity: 20 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Silybum marianum) Annual\/Biennial. A renowned and versatile medicinal herb that grows three to seven feet tall, boasting spiny, variegated leaves and a solitary, showy purple flower. All parts of the plant have been utilized for centuries for both culinary and medicinal purposes. The leaves can be cooked as a potherb and have a bitter yet slightly sweet flavor profile. Flowers are highly attractive to beneficial insects and birds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso known as Holy Thistle, Marian Thistle, Mary Thistle, Saint Mary's Thistle, Variegated Thistle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e** Please note: We are unable to ship Milk Thistle seeds to the State of Washington.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo Grow:\u003cbr\u003eFor first year flowers, start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Direct sow into fertile, well-draining soil after last frost. Transplant after last frost. Performs best in full sun. Deadhead to prevent self-sowing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABOUT OUR SEEDS:\u003cbr\u003e• Non-GMO\u003cbr\u003e• US grown\u003cbr\u003e• Open-pollinated\u003cbr\u003e• Untreated\u003cbr\u003e• Tested regularly to ensure they meet the highest germination standards\u003cbr\u003e• Includes full, detailed growing instructions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of our seeds are professionally packed in eco-friendly resealable, full color packets made from recycled content and printed with vegetable-based ink (see photos). (No plastic bags!)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.\u003cbr\u003e• Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seed packets you order.\u003cbr\u003e• Growing instructions included on each seed packet!\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Steetrade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43831235870794,"sku":"JKWPXQD","price":0.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/2255\/2906\/files\/Output_296.jpg?v=1784708364","url":"https:\/\/steetrade.com\/products\/milk-thistle-herb-seeds-heirloom-seeds-medicinal-culinary-herb-holy-thistle-showy-purple-flowers-detox-herb-bee-friendly-nongmo","provider":"Steetrade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}