Cynara cardunculus plant

Cynara cardunculus

  • Perennial
  • 180 cm-2,3 m high
  • Soft-coloured flowers
  • Variegated foliage
  • Evergreen
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Garden use

Use

Border Solitary

For wildlife and biodiversity

For bees For butterflies

Ornamental value and special features

Wintergreen Foliage plant Variegated Mealy leaves

Characteristics

Height 180 - 225 cm
Flowering time July - August
Flower colour lavender
Leaf colour gray-green
Growth habit wide, ascending
Hardiness down to about -15°C

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny
Moisture dry
Soil normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Cynara cardunculus
Genus Cynara
Family Asteraceae
Common names sierartisjok
Origin Europe