About This Product
Botanical Name: Cynara scolymus 'Improved Green Globe'
Common Name: Improved Green Glove Artichoke
An ornamental Mediterranean plant that produces large, rounded, edible artichokes. Foliage is broad, arching and silver-green. Purple, thistle-like flowers develop from unharvested fruits and attract bees. This hybrid selection is improved to have a more consistent harvest and less spines.
USDA Zone: Zones 8 - 9
Sunset Zone: Zones 8, 9, 14 - 24
Mature Height: 4 - 6 feet
Mature Width: 4 - 6 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun
Water Needs: Regular