Cardoon
syn. Cynara cardunculus
ORNAMENTAL ARTICHOKE
Big grey leaves, purple thistle flowers, edible young shoots. Architectural, hardy perennial, easy, likes sun 7ft
| Hardiness: | Hardy |
|---|---|
| Longevity: | Perennial |
| Habit: | Architectural |
| Growing Condition: | Dry sun |
| Season: | Early summer |
| Season: | Spring |
| Season: | Early spring |
| Good For: | Rabbit Resistant |
| Good For: | Seedheads & fruit |
| Good For: | Wildlife Friendly |
| Good For: | Slug Resistant |
| Good For: | Deer Resistant |
| Good For: | Long Blooming |
| Good For: | Foliage |
| Good For: | Edible |
| Flower Colour: | Purple |
| Foliage Colour: | Grey-green |
| Germination: | Sow in spring, thinly and shallowly. Keep warm (60-70oF) till germinates, then cooler |
Seed
20 seeds per pack (approx).
