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| Identification |
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Genus
Cynara
Species
cardunculus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
cardoon
cynara
cardoni
Family
ASTERACEAE
Specimen number
S12002
Data source
HtZn p103;UnVeg p83
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual,Perennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 2'
Overall spread
3'
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 22,26
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 06-07
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 08a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
One of the common garden uses for this plant is as cut flowers. Cynara cardunculus can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit. Cynara (also known as cardoon) needs summer days with high heat. Cynara cardunculus is known as cardoni in Italian. This plant likes full sun to partial shade. It needs soil that is moist.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Cut flowers
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The leaf stalks of this plant and the roots are both edible. Cynara cardunculus is most commonly used cooked.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Bulb
Pollination method
Planting style
Bush
Crop spacing
3'
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Mar 01 - Mar 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
throughout summer
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Leaf stalks
Roots
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has thick chards which are best when not too old
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
March is normally the best time to begin planting. Provide 3' spacing when grown in quantity. It requires warm days for good production. The best harvesting period is throughout summer. Cynara cardunculus is often propagated by seed or using its bulbs.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Leaves: Cynara cardunculus has wooly undersides on thick stemmed spiny leaves that are up to 24" long. Flowers: Cynara (locally known in some parts as cardoon) has thistle-like flower globes. Flowers begin in June and don't stop until October. The blossoms are most often a purple color.
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