Cardoon
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)
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| Summer | 3-6' tall x 2-3' wide |
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Hardiness Zone:7,8,9,10,11 Cold Hardy to 0° to 10°F
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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