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Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Uses: Vegetable
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Start indoors
Pollinators: Moths and Butterflies
Bees
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Cardoon
  • Cardoni

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Comments:
  • Posted by Calif_Sue (Sebastopol, CA - Zone 9a) on Feb 20, 2014 11:50 PM concerning plant:
    A rare variety, the white stalks can be eaten in a variety of ways: fried, sauteed, pickled, or eaten raw dipped in olive oil. The roots are also tasty and can be used in the same way as parsnips.
    A beautiful ornamental plant.

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