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Cynara cardunculus /Carhoon, Artichoke Thistle
Early artichoke development after flowering and attractive gray-green foliage
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Scientific Name:
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name:
Carhoon, Artichoke Thistle
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
7, 8, 9
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Height:
5-8 feet
Spread:
3 -5 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
Purple
Fruit present:
Spring
Fruit color:
Green
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
A spiny thistle of the sunflower family that is crowned by bright purple thistle flowerheads from April through July. Relatives have invaded thousands of acres of lands in the far west and is very difficult to eradicate. Maintenance level is high to keep it under control. Makes an exceptional specimen as a stand-alone single and in mass plantings. Provide full sunlight and a well drained soil. Does quite well in raised planters.