Cynara cardunculus
Genus: Cynara
Species: cardunculus
Variety: -
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
The 'Cardoon' is a giant clump-forming perennial with deeply cut, silvery grey leaves. It's large thistle-like, purple flowerheads are produced on grey woolly stems and persist into the winter. An outstanding architectural plant for a large mixed border that is adored by butterflies and bees etc.
