Globe Artichoke

Cynara scolymus, Asteraceae

Zones

6–10

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorDynamic AccumulatorProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Siberian Pea ShrubCaragana arborescens

Nitrogen Fixation

German ChamomileMatricaria chamomilla

Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

NasturtiumTropaeolum majus

Pest Deterrent

Date PalmPhoenix dactylifera

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Sweet BasilOcimum basilicum

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Hass AvocadoPersea americana

Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Fuerte AvocadoPersea americana

Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Bacon AvocadoPersea americana

Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

AvocadoPersea americana

Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

White LupinLupinus albus

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Curly ParsleyPetroselinum crispum

Globe artichoke large size can shade and outcompete smaller herbs like parsley for resources

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Flowers

Common Questions

What zones does Globe Artichoke grow in?

Globe Artichoke grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Globe Artichoke?

Good companions for Globe Artichoke include Siberian Pea Shrub, German Chamomile, Nasturtium, Date Palm, Sweet Basil.

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