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CYNARA
Imposing, architectural, edible (in parts), decorative dried and a valuable wildlife plant.
Scolymus Group are the vegetable Globe Artichoke.
Genus of about 8 species of clump-forming perennials from well-drained, sunny slopes and grassland in the Mediterranean region, northwestern Africa and the Canary Islands.
Further Reading....
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - clump forming thistle-like perennials. Imposing plants with silvery leaves and tall, spherical flowerheads.
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Full sun - shelter from strong winds -
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - bees. For best foliage effect remove flowering stems as they appear. -
Medicinal properties - widely used in gastronomy. -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, aphids, grey mould. -
Place of origin - Mediterranean, northwestern Africa, Canary Islands. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Butterfly friendly
Cynara - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of CYNARA
CYNARA cardunculus >
Commonly known as: Cardoon.
silvery leaved perennial with purple thistle heads and medicinal properties
CYNARA scolymus >
Commonly known as: Globe artichoke.
handsome grey foliage with large blue thistle-like flowers
