Artichoke, Wonder

A great big artichoke that can be grown as an annual. We can expect good 5 inch wide artichokes on these wonderful artichokes. They don’t have much in the way of spines making them a very comfortable (if large) addition to your garden. Artichoke: Transform your garden into a Mediterranean fantasy with the architectural beauty of Artichokes, offering dramatic 4-5 foot silvery-green foliage and yielding 6-12 gourmet, edible flower buds per plant annually. Prized for their nutty, buttery hearts, these culinary aristocrats can be steamed, grilled, or stuffed. If left unharvested, the buds mature into stunning 6-inch purple thistle flowers, drawing valuable pollinators. Artichokes are perennial in zones 7-11 but can be successfully grown as productive annuals in colder regions. • Growing Tips: Transplant 3-4 feet apart in spring after the last frost when the soil is warm; heavy mulch provides essential winter protection in zones 6 and colder. • Sun Requirements: Full sun (6-8 hours m