Tavor artichoke
Cynara cardunculus 'Tavor'
USDA zones7 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size3 to 4 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Tavor' artichoke (Cynara cardunculus 'Tavor') is a perennial for borders, containers, specimen planting, and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy or clay soil. It grows rapidly in a clumping form and tolerates drought. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Bees and butterflies visit the green blooms.
Pairs well with Jerusalem artichoke, Blueberry, and Anemone.
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