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Cardoon
Cynara cardunculus
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
A tall, thistle-like perennial with silvery-green deeply lobed leaves and edible leaf stalks (similar to artichoke). Produces striking purple-blue flowers and is highly attractive to pollinators and beneficial insects.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7a to Zone 11bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successional
Native Range
Mediterranean
Function & Care
biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatorediblepollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Edible Parts
leafflowerroot
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation