Cynara scolymus (Pot Size 3L) Globe Artichoke sold by Boma Garden Centre

The Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) is a striking perennial vegetable known for its edible flower buds and large, architectural foliage. This plant features deeply lobed, silvery-green leaves and tall flower stems that produce globe-shaped buds. These buds, which can grow up to 5 inches in diameter, are harvested before they open into beautiful, thistle-like purple flowers.A mature Globe Artichoke plant can reach a height of up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) and a spread of about 1 meter (3 feet), making it an impressive addition to vegetable gardens and ornamental borders alike. The plant not only provides a nutritious harvest but also serves as an attractive focal point in garden designs.Globe Artichokes thrive in full sun and prefer well-drained, fertile soil. They are hardy in USDA zones 7-11 and can live for several years if properly maintained. In cooler climates, they are often grown as annuals. This plant is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance.