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Cynara cardunculus
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CardoonPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Asteraceae
- Height: 2.4mSpread: 90cm
- Hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
Purple
Foliage colour:
Silver
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back, middle
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
An old Victorian favourite, once grown as a vegetable and blanched for use rather like celery, the cardoon, Cynara cardunculus, is now valued for its striking silvery, thistle-like foliage which adds a theatrical touch to the border. In summer, tall flower stems are topped by fat thistle buds which resemble small globe artichokes – the plants are close cousins. The buds finally 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. It makes a dramatic cut flower. The Royal Horticultural Society have given it its Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Grow Cynara cardunculus in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost.
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Cynara ‘Cardunculus’ and wildlife
Cynara ‘Cardunculus’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Cynara ‘Cardunculus’ poisonous?
Cynara ‘Cardunculus’ 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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