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Cynara scolymus 'Improved Green Globe' - Improved Green Globe

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Cynara scolymus 'Improved Green Globe' is an aesthetically delightful yet practical asset to any garden. This distinctive perennial plant, standing proud at up to 4 feet high and wide, brings a touch of Mediterranean charm to your landscape with its large, silver-green foliage and eye-catching violet-blue flowers. Unlike its cacti and succulent counterparts, it thrives thanks to its deep-rooted drought tolerance, relishing full sun exposure or partial shade. As a magnificent bonus, the 'Improved Green Globe' showcases not just beauty but also functionality. It yields incredibly plump, flavor-packed green globe artichokes that are sure to impress your palate. Ornamental appeal paired with a delectable harvest, this magnificent member of the sunflower family is designed to please both the eyes and the tastebuds. Add a sense of dramatic presence, nutritional bounty, and low-maintenance resilience to your garden with the Cynara scolymus 'Improved Green Globe'.

  • Size: Up to 4 feet high and wide
  • Flowers: Thistle-like violet-blue flowers
  • Foliage: Large, silver-green leaves
  • Water usage: Drought-tolerant
  • Sun exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Edible Function: Produces large, meaty green globe artichokes
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