Cynara cardunculus var scolymus(Asteracea)

€5.00

Large, architectural perennials up to 1.5m tall and 1m wide, with large, silvery grey-green leaves. Grown for their edible flower buds, but ornamental enough for the flower garden. Green, scaly buds open to thistle-like purple flowers in summer and autumn. Many varieties of globe artichokes are available, varying in plant and bud size and bud colour.

Ref: RHS