Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke)

Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) green jagged leaves plant foliage spreading across the soil surface
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) foliage with jagged green edges and hints of yellowing on leaves

Botanical name: Cynara cardunculus

Common name: Artichoke

Family: Asteraceae

Origin: Mediterranean

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7a-9b

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Blue, lavender, purple flowersFlower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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The Globe Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) is a perennial thistle originating in Southern Europe around the Mediterranean. It grows to 1.4-2 metres (4.6-6.6 ft) tall, with arching, deeply lobed, silvery, glaucous-green leaves 50-82 centimetres (20-32 in) long. The flowers develop in a large head from an edible bud about 8-15 centimetres.


Image gallery: 18 images
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) purple flower close up with green jagged leaves on stems
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) purple flower stands atop a stalk with deep green jagged leaves
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) green purple fruit close up showing round edible heads on sturdy stems.
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) round green and purple edible heads on thick ribbed stems.
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) purple flower close up with green leaves
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) purple flower rising above thick green jagged leaves.
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) purple flower head close up with thick green base bracts
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) purple flower head open above layered green bracts and foliage
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) green fruit close up with layered scales and purple tips
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) green fruit with layered scales and purple tinged edges against dark background
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) green and purple fruit close up
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) globe with overlapping green scales and purple tips
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) purple flower close up on a tall stalk
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) purple flower heads with spiky green bracts atop thin stems.
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) purple flower with green bracts in a close up.
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) purple flower centered among thick green bracts and foliage.
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) purple and green flower close up shot with natural light background
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) purple flower with layered green bracts reaching toward the warm sun
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) silver leaves plant, wide angle shot of the sprawling foliage clump.
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) with sprawling silver foliage spreading across the landscape for ornamental ground cover.
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) purple flower close up with spiky green bracts on tall stems
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) purple flowers stand atop thick green stems with pointed, sharp, overlapping bracts.
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) green flower close up showing layers of thick pointed bracts
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) green flower head showing pointed bracts overlapping on the main stem
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) green purple flower close up petals overlapping in a large head
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) purple and green petals tight in a rounded flower head.
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) purple flower close up with spiky petals emerging from green base
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) purple flower head with thin spiky petals above tough green bracts
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) purple brown flower cluster on stalks close up against blue sky
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) purple brown flower clusters sit atop sturdy stems against a clear blue sky.
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) gray-green plant leaves close up to observe the deeply lobed foliage texture.
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) leaves spread out wide with jagged edges and a muted gray-green tone.
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) green fruit close up with pointed bracts and purple tips on stems.
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) green fruit with pointed bracts growing on thick, sturdy, silvery foliage stems.
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) silver green plant with purple tipped buds in a close up
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) with large serrated silver green leaves and emerging globe shaped edible buds.


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