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Cynara scolymus

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Cynara scolymus Globe Artichoke,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Deciduous

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Herbs & Vegetables Clumping

Description:

Thistle-like perennial with grey-green foliaged large purple flowers in Spring. The flower bud is edible and is commonly known as an artichoke, it needs to be harvested in early Spring before opening.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

1-2m 60cm-1m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Edible Garden, Mass Planting

Pests & Diseases: Aphids

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Asteraceae Africa

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green, Grey

Flower Colour: Purple

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Low

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Low

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