Silybum — 1 species

Botanical species in the genus Silybum recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Silybum marianum

Silybum marianum

Family: Asteraceae

Cultivation

Silybum marianum is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -15°c when fully dormant. Succeeds in any well-drained fertile garden soil. Grows best if the soil is rich in itrogen.

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