Cardo Mariano - Fiore perenne
Plants up to 1.5 m in height, ideal for dry, sunny locations with stony soils and some wind protection. The leaves are adorned with a silvery lattice pattern. The flowers attract all sorts of insects in summer, and goldfinches love to eat the seeds in autumn.
Plants up to 1.5 m in height, ideal for dry, sunny locations with stony soils and some wind protection. The leaves are adorned with a silvery lattice pattern. The flowers attract all sorts of insects in summer, and goldfinches love to eat the seeds in autumn.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Comment | good for pollinators |
|---|---|
| Silybum marianum |
Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.