A bold, perennial vegetable plant, Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus, commonly known as the Globe Artichoke, is prized for its edible flower buds, which are harvested before they bloom. This drought-tolerant and striking plant features large, deeply lobed silvery-green leaves and tall, architectural flower stalks. It thrives in mild, Mediterranean climates and is both an ornamental and edible addition to gardens.
Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus (Globe Artichoke)
Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
Globe Artichoke
A bold, perennial vegetable plant, Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus, commonly known as the Globe Artichoke, is prized for its edible flower buds, which are harvested before they bloom. This drought-tolerant and striking plant features large, deeply lobed silvery-green leaves and tall, architectural flower stalks. It thrives in mild, Mediterranean climates and is both an ornamental and edible addition to gardens.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 7 (0° F) |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 3-5 ft |
| Spread | 4-6 ft |
| Spacing | 4 ft |
| Characteristics | Edible |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Mass Planting, Small Gardens |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Cold, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Heat, Rabbit, Rocky Soil, Salt |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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