Plant Information

Imperial Star Artichoke

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Cynara scolymus

Common Name: Artichoke

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Imperial Star bears lots of sweet, mild artichokes from mid-summer through fall. Grow your own artichokes and enjoy the large, edible flower buds at their prime!

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Developed to be grown as an annual, the thornless, 4.5-in. (11-cm) flower buds are round and slow to spread open when mature. More productive and tender, with a sweeter, milder flavor than other Green Globe strains.