{"product_id":"artichoke-20-seeds-cynara-scolymus-copy","title":"Purple Artichoke   20 Seeds   Cynara scolymus","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Artichoke is an heirloom vegetable prized for its large, flavorful flower buds and impressive ornamental appearance. Producing handsome silvery-green, deeply lobed foliage that can spread 3 to 5 feet wide and grow 3 to 6 feet tall, this Mediterranean favorite makes an eye-catching addition to vegetable gardens, edible landscapes, and cottage-style plantings. Each sturdy stalk produces large, tightly packed flower buds measuring 3 to 5 inches in diameter, harvested before they bloom into spectacular violet-purple thistle-like flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Globe Artichokes thrive in full sun and rich, well-drained soil, rewarding gardeners with tender, gourmet-quality harvests perfect for steaming, grilling, roasting, or stuffing. Although commonly grown as a perennial in USDA Zones 7–11, it can also be cultivated as a productive annual in cooler climates. The plants are drought tolerant once established and continue producing over a long growing season with proper care. Whether grown for its delicious edible buds, dramatic architectural foliage, or stunning ornamental flowers, Cynara scolymus is a unique and rewarding addition to any home garden, combining exceptional beauty with outstanding culinary value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Floridaseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45837075152949,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/0813\/5221\/files\/531564423_93ad7903f9_h.jpg?v=1785508580","url":"https:\/\/floridaseeds.net\/products\/artichoke-20-seeds-cynara-scolymus-copy","provider":"R\u0026B Floridaseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}