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Cynara cardunculus


Cynara cardunculus (Cynara cardunculus (Globe Artichoke))

An architectural plant in the top border. I like the colour and shape of the leaves. There's Verbena bonariensis round it to soften it.



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I see the bud at the very top Spritz. What color will the flower be ?

23 Jun, 2008

 

Purple - if it survives that long! it SHOULD have several flowers on it...

23 Jun, 2008

 

Whats its Common Name Spritz? iv seen these&luv them but didnt no plants name until u posted this Fab Pic :)

23 Jun, 2008

 

?Cardoon?

23 Jun, 2008

 

Thanx :)

23 Jun, 2008

 

You're welcome, Buzzbee!

24 Jun, 2008

 

Think I have one of these~ not that big yet, tho. Wow didn't reslise it would grow that tall!

25 Jun, 2008



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