How to Grow and Care for Milk thistles

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a biennial thistle that has white-mottled blossoms. The common name references the appearance of these blossoms, which look like they have been doused in milk. It grows up to 1.8 m tall. This species is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Silver milk thistle is a striking thistle, known for its bold rosettes of silver-veined, deeply lobed leaves lined with spiny edges. It blooms elegant, creamy-white flowers encased in spiny bracts, towering on tall stems above the foliage. Thriving in dry, rocky soils, silver milk thistle's robust form is adapted to Mediterranean climates, showcasing both resilience and ornamental beauty.