Cynara cardunculus 'Imperial Star'

Artichoke

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Common Name:

Artichoke

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

150 cm

Maximum width:

145 cm

Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus 'Imperial Star') - Description

Attractive plants with grey-green foliage grow 4' tall with a similar spread. Grows best in full sun. Imperial Star Hybrid. Produces buds the first year. High yields of sweet, mild tasting flower buds, 4-1/2" in diameter, which are very slow to open when mature.

Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus 'Imperial Star') - Blooming

Blooms in the summer. Purple flower heads are borne on 5 ft. stalks.

Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus 'Imperial Star') - Growth

Does best in full sun. In zones where the plants are mildly hardy (zones 7 and 8), the stems should be cut back to the ground in fall. Provide a straw mulch over the plant to give some winter protection.

Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus 'Imperial Star') - Planting

Naturalizes in climates with mild winters. Make rooted cuttings in winter, but provide bottom heat. Seeds can be sown any time as long as cold protection is provided.

Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus 'Imperial Star') - Pest

Prone to slugs and snails.

Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus 'Imperial Star') - Interesting facts

A liqueur made from the artichoke is used as an apertif in Italy. It is also said to have properties that make anything that you eat after drinking the liqueur taste sweet.