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Cardooon, Artichoke Thistle 'Porto Spineless'

Cynaracardunculus

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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
cardunculus (kar-DUNK-yoo-lus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
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

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Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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