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    Cynara baetica ssp. maroccana

    Also Known As

    • Cynara baetica var. moroccana
    • Morrocan Artichoke

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Cynara baetica ssp. maroccana plant details

    Cynara baetica ssp. maroccana is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cynara baetica ssp. maroccana

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cynara baetica ssp. maroccana

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This Moroccan artichoke's silver grey foliage is arresting in the mixed border. Tall stalks of purple thistle flowers push it over the edge. A must-have, hardy perennial for full sun and not much water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cynara baetica ssp. maroccana plant

    How to Grow Cynara baetica ssp. maroccana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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