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Posted 01/22/2023 in Perennial

Cynara cardunculus

Commonly called an artichoke, Cynara cardunculus features spiny leaves with violet-blue thistle-like flowers. The vegetable part of the plant is the unopen bud that contains the artichoke heart.

Post Details

Latin Name
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Artichoke
Planting Zone
Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
3-5 ft
Spread
2-3 ft
Potential Pests
Aphids, snails, slugs, backfly, gray mold, powdery mildew, and root rot

Plant Story

Commonly called an artichoke, Cynara cardunculus features spiny leaves with violet-blue thistle-like flowers. The vegetable part of the plant is the unopen bud that contains the artichoke heart.

Special Care Instructions

Shelter from strong winds. Grows in moist well-drained soil.

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