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Artichoke, Cardoon 'Violet Globe'

Cynarascolymus

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cynara (SIN-uh-ruh)
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Species
scolymus (SKOL-ee-mus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger
N/A
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Category
Vegetables
Perennials
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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