Cynara cardunculus
Common Name: Cardoon, Artichoke
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Hardiness Zone: 7-9
Sunlight: Full sun
Exposure: Shelter from strong winds and harsh winter
Soil: Average to fertile, humus rich
Plant Height x Width: 6'-9' x 4'-6'
Leaf: Large, lobed, grey-green leaves
Flower: Thistle like flower
Maintenance: Easy care, prune to base as leaves, stem turn brown, apply mulch for cold winters
Landscape use: Mixed border, vegetable, Mediterranean, cottage, specimen
Pest and Disease: Slugs and snails
Deer and Rabbit Tolerance: Deer tolerant
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Hardiness Zone: 7-9
Sunlight: Full sun
Exposure: Shelter from strong winds and harsh winter
Soil: Average to fertile, humus rich
Plant Height x Width: 6'-9' x 4'-6'
Leaf: Large, lobed, grey-green leaves
Flower: Thistle like flower
Maintenance: Easy care, prune to base as leaves, stem turn brown, apply mulch for cold winters
Landscape use: Mixed border, vegetable, Mediterranean, cottage, specimen
Pest and Disease: Slugs and snails
Deer and Rabbit Tolerance: Deer tolerant