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Cynara scolymus

Artichoke

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Description

This perennial will grow 4' tall and 6-8' wide. It has silvery green leaves with bluish purple flowers that bloom in spring. Artichoke is a favorite fruit/vegetable of California kitchens but it is a great ornamental plant often overlooked for color contrast. It is very tolerant of little water when planted for ornamental purposes.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Green

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.