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Cardoon 'Tenderheart'

Cynaracardunculus

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cynara (SIN-uh-ruh)
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Species
cardunculus (kar-DUNK-yoo-lus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Bloom Time

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Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
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