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Cynara cardunculus (Cardoon)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 37221



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Cynara
Species: Cynara cardunculus
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • June
Flowering End edit
  • October
Leaf Colour edit
  • Grey
Leaf Shape edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Centre Piece
  • Container/Patio
  • Cottage Garden
  • Flower Arranging/Drying
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Clay / Heavy
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Blue
  • Violet
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
  • Root Cutting
  • Side Shoots
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  • The plant will die back after blooming. New growth starts around September edit | delete
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