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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) — providing both delicious harvests and an impressive focal point; scientifically designated as Cynara scolymus, image 83

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — It is suited to USDA hardiness zones 7 through 9; fertile soil with consistent moisture

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — fertile soil with consistent moisture

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — they reveal a striking thistle-like flower

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — To maintain a tidy appearance and promote the best yield; they reveal a striking thistle-like flower, image 84

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — boasting a striking structure of up to 4 feet in height and 6 feet in width

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — These buds are large, globular, and can measure up to 6 inches in diameter, with an alluring purple tint; it is, image 78

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — they reveal a striking thistle-like flower; perennial / vegetable for full, image 79

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — it typically reaches a height of 3 to 4 feet with an equal spread; spanning up to 2 to 3 feet in length, image 52

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — spanning up to 2 to 3 feet in length; artichokes can serve as a dual-purpose crop, image 53

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — Artichokes can serve as a dual-purpose crop; perennial / vegetable with purple blooms, image 82

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — fertile soil with consistent moisture; is a perennial thistle originating from the Mediterranean

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — This perennial presents bold, silvery-green foliage and grand thistle-like purple flowers; to maintain a tidy, image 47

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — purple flowers in the garden; provide ample space to accommodate its growth for a dramatic, edible display in your, image 86

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — Provide ample space to accommodate its growth for a dramatic, edible display in your garden design; with a fascinating texture

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — Artichokes can serve as a dual-purpose crop; perennial / vegetable with purple blooms

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — The Artichoke's true highlight is its flower buds, from which the edible artichokes are derived; it typically reaches, image 55

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — To maintain a tidy appearance and promote the best yield; they reveal a striking thistle-like flower

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — it typically reaches a height of 3 to 4 feet with an equal spread; spanning up to 2 to 3 feet in length

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — This perennial presents bold, silvery-green foliage and grand thistle-like purple flowers

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — providing both delicious harvests and an impressive focal point; scientifically designated as Cynara scolymus

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — boasting a striking structure of up to 4 feet in height and 6 feet in width; the Artichoke's true highlight is its flower buds

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — is a perennial thistle originating from the Mediterranean; boasting a striking structure of up to 4 feet in height and 6 feet in

Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) — fertile soil with consistent moisture; is a perennial thistle originating from the Mediterranean, image 58

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Emőke Dénes, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Dave Pickersgill, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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