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Artichoke

Cynara Scolymus

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Overview

Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) thrives in USDA zones 7-11, boasting a striking structure of up to 4 feet in height and 6 feet in width. This perennial presents bold, silvery-green foliage and grand thistle-like purple flowers. Flourishing in full sun with well-drained soil, it doubles as a culinary delight and ornamental specimen. Provide ample space to accommodate its growth for a dramatic, edible display in your garden design.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 8–10Type Perennial, Vegetable
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — with a fascinating texture that adds a visual appeal throughout the growing season; artichoke (Cynara scolymus) thrives in USDA

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial, Vegetable
Family
Asteraceae

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Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — perennial / vegetable for full; it is recommended to regularly remove spent blooms and divide every few years to rejuvenate growth
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) thrives in USDA zones 7-11
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — It is suited to USDA hardiness zones 7 through 9; fertile soil with consistent moisture, image 81
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — Provide ample space to accommodate its growth for a dramatic, edible display in your garden design; with a, image 49
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — scientifically designated as Cynara scolymus; providing both delicious harvests and an impressive focal point
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — purple flowers in the garden; provide ample space to accommodate its growth for a dramatic, edible display in your, image 64
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — Provide ample space to accommodate its growth for a dramatic, edible display in your garden design
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — they reveal a striking thistle-like flower; perennial / vegetable for full, image 57
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — perennial / vegetable for full
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — The Artichoke's true highlight is its flower buds, from which the edible artichokes are derived; it typically reaches, image 77
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — perennial / vegetable with purple blooms; these buds are large, globular, and can measure up to 6 inches in diameter, image 65
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — scientifically designated as Cynara scolymus; providing both delicious harvests and an impressive focal point, image 94
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — This perennial presents bold, silvery-green foliage and grand thistle-like purple flowers; to maintain a tidy, image 69
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — These buds are large, globular, and can measure up to 6 inches in diameter, with an alluring purple tint; it is suited to USDA
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — The Artichoke's true highlight is its flower buds, from which the edible artichokes are derived
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — Flourishing in full sun with well-drained soil, it doubles as a culinary delight and ornamental specimen; this, image 92
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — it is recommended to regularly remove spent blooms and divide every few years to rejuvenate growth; purple flowers in the garden
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — spanning up to 2 to 3 feet in length; artichokes can serve as a dual-purpose crop
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — with a fascinating texture that adds a visual appeal throughout the growing season; artichoke (Cynara scolymus), image 76
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — spanning up to 2 to 3 feet in length; artichokes can serve as a dual-purpose crop, image 97
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — scientifically designated as Cynara scolymus
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — perennial / vegetable with purple blooms
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — perennial / vegetable for full; it is recommended to regularly remove spent blooms and divide every few years to, image 66
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — providing both delicious harvests and an impressive focal point; scientifically designated as Cynara scolymus, image 61
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