Cynara cardunculus (Seed)

[CARDOON (seed)]

 $3.50 

Cynara cardunculus  (Seed)
Category: Seeds
Longevity: B (zones 7-9)
Lighting Conditions: FS
Average Height: 4 FEET
Uses: D E M O
Code: CYN10X

Artichoke relative. Dramatic display plant with its 3' long deeply cut grey-green leaves and large thistle-shaped purple flowers. Popular in Europe, the large first year leaves are tied up and blanched and the leaf stalks eaten as a vegetable. The leaves contain cynarin which improves gall bladder and liver functions, increases bile flow, and lowers cholesterol. Yields a yellow dye. The down from the seedheads is used as a rennet. Prefers a rich, deep loose soil. Unreliably hardy for us because of our clay - it can be dug and over-wintered like dahlias. Packet(Standard): $3.50; 1/8 oz - $6.00; 1/4 oz - 11.00; 1/2 oz - $20.00; 1 oz - $38.00 - 650 seeds/oz

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