Silybum marianum |
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Plant type: herbaceous biennial Hardiness zones: 9-10 Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: light frost |
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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in purple or crimson Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn Leaves: veined white Bark & Stems: spiny leaves | ||||||||
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