- An attractive Cardoon with purple flower buds which provide good ornamental value as well as a tasty crop of fresh artichokes during summer
- The purple-skinned flower buds of Artichoke ‘Italian Purple’ are generously large and can be removed from the stem when ready
- The flavoursome artichoke hearts can be enjoyed freshly cooked or preserved for later use by pickling
What you need to know:
- 1 x Thompson & Morgan Artichoke Italian Purple Seeds
- When to Sow: February To April
- Plant Height: Up To 180cm (71in)
- Plant Spread: Up To 75cm (30in)
- Life Stage: Perennial
- Hardy Perennial
- Ideal For: Kitchen Garden, Wildlife Gardens, Low Maintenance Garden, Specimen Plant
- Sun Level: Full Sun
- Harvest: June To September