Cynara cardunculus 'Scolymus Group'

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Globe artichokeVegetable, DeciduousFamily: Asteraceae

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Silver

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Globe artichoke, Cynara cardunculus 'Scolymus Group' is a dramatic perennial plant grown for its edible immature flowerheads, which are produced from July onwards. It's also highly ornamental, bearing striking silvery, thistle-like foliage and tall flower stems topped by fat thistle buds. If not harvested, these open into large purple thistle flowers which attract masses of bees. The dead flowerheads can be left on the plants to provide additional interest in winter, and may lure in a flock of finches.

Grow Cynara cardunculus 'Scolymus Group' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Plants are easily raised from seed, or propagated by division in spring. Snails may be a problem for young shoots.

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Cynara ‘Scolymus group’ and wildlife

Cynara ‘Scolymus group’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Cynara ‘Scolymus group’ poisonous?

Cynara ‘Scolymus group’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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