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Globe Artichoke

Cynara cardunculus scolymus

  • Feeds pollinators
  • Edible
Globe Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus scolymus)

Photo: Daniel VILLAFRUELA . · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

violet

What actually matters with this one

Handsome enough for a border. Cut the heads while the scales are still tight shut.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 7-11
Height
1.5-2 m
Flowers
Jul-Aug
Difficulty
moderate

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.