Artichoke - Violet Star

The Violet Star Artichoke is a dramatic alternative to the traditional Green Globe Artichoke. It produces a vibrant purple flower bud with a nutty flavor and creamy texture. Choose a sunny spot in your garden with lots of room for this dark beauty to grow. Artichokes are perennial plants that keep coming back bigger and more productive every year.

• Heat tolerant
• Drought tolerant
• Usually produces in 2nd year
• Perennial

SEED PLANTING INFO

• Botanical name: Cynara scolymus
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 2'-4' apart
• Spacing between rows: 4'-5' apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 12-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 70F-80F
• Plant height: 3'-5'
• Plant width: 5'-6' 
• Soil needs: 5.5-6.5 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: Yes
• Planting season: Spring
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 9 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 85-120 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Cabbage, Pea, Pepper, Tomato 

📚 Artichoke Grow Guide