Cardoon
Cynara cardunculus
EdibleZones 6–9herb
The cardoon, also called the artichoke thistle, is a thistle in the family Asteraceae. It is a naturally occurring species that also has many cultivated forms, including the globe artichoke. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it was domesticated in ancient times and still occurs as a wild plant.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 2 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 6–9
- Layers
- herb
Functional roles
foodpollinatorinsectary
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
divisionseedeasy
When: Sow spring; divide spring
Eat the blanched stems; a magnet for bees if left to flower.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.