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Cynara cardunculus


Cardoon

USDA Zone: 7-9

Plant number: 4.101.100


Cardoon is a little-known perennial vegetable that is most often grown in containers or borders for its bold ornamental effect. Plants form a large clump of silver-grey thistly leaves that attract much favorable comment. Tall stems of mauve thistle flowers appear in late summer, similar in appearance to an artichoke. In colder climates this is most often treated as an annual. Plants require excellent drainage in the winter to prevent root-rot. Clumps may be divided in early spring. Unique!

Further details for
Cynara cardunculus

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall
Foliage Color
  Silver
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Containers
  Culinary
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Specimen
Flower Head Size
  Large
Height
   90-180 cm
   35-70 inches
Spread
   75-90 cm
   29-35 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Fast












Cynara cardunculus


Cardoon

USDA Zone: 7-9

Plant number: 4.101.100


Cardoon is a little-known perennial vegetable that is most often grown in containers or borders for its bold ornamental effect. Plants form a large clump of silver-grey thistly leaves that attract much favorable comment. Tall stems of mauve thistle flowers appear in late summer, similar in appearance to an artichoke. In colder climates this is most often treated as an annual. Plants require excellent drainage in the winter to prevent root-rot. Clumps may be divided in early spring. Unique!

Further details for
Cynara cardunculus

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall
Foliage Color
  Silver
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Containers
  Culinary
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Specimen
Flower Head Size
  Large
Height
   90-180 cm
   35-70 inches
Spread
   75-90 cm
   29-35 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Fast