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Artichoke, Cardoon 'Violetto'

Cynarascolymus

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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

scolymus (SKOL-ee-mus)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Succulent

Velvet/Fuzzy

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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QCHammy

San Tan Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | May 2009 | positive

These don't have as much edible flesh on the individual petals/sepals or whatever as the more globular artichokes but is delicious none t...Read More

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