Vegetable Starts
Cynara scolymus 'Imperial Star' (Artichoke 'Imperial Star')
Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
Also known as Artichoke 'Imperial Star'
Size
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About This Plant
Cynara scolymus 'Imperial Star' (Artichoke), 'Imperial Star', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.
A productive edible vegetable start, ready to transplant into the garden after the last frost (or sooner for cool-season crops).
Full sun suits this plant. Plant in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy USDA Zone annual. Provide consistent moisture and rich soil. Most are heavy feeders. Watch for typical garden pests like cutworms, aphids, and slugs.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
- Common name
- Artichoke 'Imperial Star'
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Deciduous
- Mature size
- 3-5 ft tall × 3-5 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Summer (if allowed to flower)
- Bloom color
- Cream, Yellow
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
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