Spanish artichoke
Cynara cardunculus
Spanish artichoke (cardoon) is a bold, architectural perennial that thrives in full sun to partial shade with rich, well-drained soil. It appreciates deep, regular watering during the growing season and benefits from a layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Cut back dead foliage in late autumn and divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
48″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply To Encourage Deep Root Growth, Allowing The Top 2 Inches Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-30° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 2, 2021 by David Hocken (cc-by-sa)
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