Cynara scolymus | Globe Artichoke | Various
Cynara scolymus belongs to the plant family ASTERACE and Genus Cynara This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Cynara scolymus does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Cynara scolymus so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Cynara scolymus globe artichoke is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Cynara scolymus has herbal applications as a liver tonic, as a bitter, as a cholagogue and as a cholesterol reducer. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. The flowers and the leaves and even the root are used to prepare herbal remedies.
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"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.