Green Globe Artichoke - Cynara Scolymus - 25 Seeds Leek leathery dark green leaves to

leathery dark green leaves to 3/4 inch across

The name "lily" is applied to a number of plants that are not at all closely related

with dark green foliage and white flowers

strap-shaped

large mauve flowers in Summer

Green Globe Artichoke - Cynara Scolymus - 25 Seeds Leek leathery dark green leaves toReady at 150 to 180 days. Each plant produces about 15 buds per year. These are the same edible buds that you can boil in water and eat the heart of the bud. If you have never had this delicacy, you must try it! Can be started inside and transplanted outside after danger of frost. It grows as a perennial, but must be mulched and protected in colder climates.