{"product_id":"organic-blessed-milk-thistle-silybum-marianum-hummingbird-purple-flower-seeds","title":"Organic Blessed Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) Hummingbird Purple Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eOrganic Blessed Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hardy annual or biennial known for its striking purple blooms and marbled green leaves. This resilient ornamental adds unique texture and color to garden beds and borders, while also attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eThe plant’s upright growth habit and bold appearance make it a showpiece in pollinator gardens and naturalized areas. Blessed Milk Thistle grows easily in well-drained soil and sunny conditions, requiring little maintenance once established. 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