Cynara scolymus 'Green Globe'
Cynara scolymus 'Green Globe'
Artichoke
This very large clump-forming perennial consistently produces quality artichoke heads, which have excellent flavor. Or, let it flower to display its striking, round, luminous, lavender-blue flowers in summer. (Edible)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer
Fall
5-6' tall x 4' wide Sun 
Hardiness Zone:7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to 0° to 10°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Birds Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies Attracts ButterfliesAttracts Hummingbirds Attracts Hummingbirds
Colorful Foliage Colorful FoliageCulinary Uses Culinary Uses
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Edible Parts Edible PartsFabulous Foliage Fabulous Foliage
Fall/Winter Color Fall/Winter ColorGood for Cut Flowers Good for Cut Flowers
Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming Long Blooming or Repeat BloomingMedicinal Uses Medicinal Uses
Showy Flowers Showy Flowers