Globe artichoke

Latin name

Cynara scolymus

Type

Hardy herbaceous perennial

Final height

2m

Final width

1.25m

Situation

Full sun

Flowering months

Summer / autumn (purple)

Can it be multiplied

By seed or separating rooted offsets (spring)

Edible

Yes

Toxic

None reported

Bee friendly

Yes

Plant care tip

You can eat the artichoke or let them grow into flowers