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Pieno Inerme Cardoon

Pieno Inerme Cardoon

CARDOON 'Pieno Inerme'

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Common Name(s)
Organic Cardoon
Sunlight
Full Sun (6+ hrs)
Watering
Let dry
Max Height
Over 6'
Max Spread
Over 24"
Fruiting Season
Fall
Lifespan
Annual
Growing Habit
Mound-forming, Columnar upright, Clumping
Drought Resistance
Moderate drought resistance
Genus
Cardoon
Family
Asteraceae
Ship Size
4"

Pieno Inerme Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus Pieno Inerme) is a dramatic, structural perennial that serves as both a gourmet vegetable and a bold garden focal point. A close relative of the artichoke, this Italian heirloom is prized for its "spineless" (inerme) nature and thick, meaty stalks. It features massive, silvery-gray architectural foliage that provides an instant Mediterranean or "high-fashion" look to the landscape.

In mid-summer, the plant produces large, thistle-like purple flower heads that are a favorite for bees and can be dried for arrangements. You will receive a healthy 4" plant, ready to provide edible stalks and stunning year-round texture.

Pieno Inerme Cardoon