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Plant details
This dramatic perennial plant may be grown for its decorative qualities at the back of the border, where its leaves make a fine spreading clump of blue-green foliage, but it is mostly grown for the edible immature flowerheads which are produced from July onwards. Plants are easily raised from seed, or by division in spring. Snails may be a problem for young shoots.
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Cynara
Species: cardunculus
Cultivar: Scolymus Group
Plant type: Vegetable
Flower colour: Mauve
Foliage colour: Silver
Feature: Flowers, Dramatic foliage
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Experienced
Height: 120cm
Spread: 90cm
Time to plant seeds: March to May
Time to divide plants: February to March
Flowering period: June to September
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