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    Green Globe Artichoke

    Scientific Name: Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group) 'Vert Globe'

    Also Known As

    • Cynara scolymus 'Green Globe'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 6a-11

    Green Globe Artichoke plant details

    Green Globe Artichoke is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Green Globe Artichoke

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Green Globe Artichoke

    USDA Zones: 6a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Green Globe Artichoke plant

    How to Grow Green Globe Artichoke

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Cardoon

    Scientific Name: Cynara cardunculus

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cardoon flower by Kristine Paulus
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    Cynara baetica ssp. maroccana

    aka Cynara baetica var. moroccana, Morrocan Artichoke

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • occasional - low
    Photo of Cynara baetica ssp. maroccana flower by Danger Garden
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    Tempo Globe Artichoke

    Scientific Name: Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group) 'Tempo'

    aka Cynara scolymus 'Tempo'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Tempo Globe Artichoke by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Carciofo Roman Artichoke

    Scientific Name: Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group) 'Carciofo Romanesco'

    aka Roman Artichoke

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Carciofo Roman Artichoke fruit by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Opera Artichoke

    Scientific Name: Cynara cardunculus (Scolymus Group) 'Opera'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Opera Artichoke by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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