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Asteraceae
Artichoke, Cardoon 'Violet de Provence'
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
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
May be a noxious weed or
invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Houston, Texas
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