Large, silver-green, deeply-divided, spiny leaves are topped by 4-5" glowing blue-violet flowers in summer. Grown for harvest of its edible leaf stalks or for use as an unusual architectural specimen. (Perennial)

Bloom time	Size	Exposure
Summer	3-6' tall x 2-3' wide
Hardiness Zone:7,8,9,10,11 Cold Hardy to 0° to 10°F
Attracts Bees  Attracts Beneficial Insects  Attracts Birds  Attracts Butterflies  Attracts Hummingbirds  Culinary Uses  Deer Resistant  Drought Tolerant  Edible Parts  Fabulous Foliage  Good for Cut Flowers  Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming  NW Great Plant Pick