One of the most magnificent of all the herbaceous plants. Honey scented, purple, thistle like flower above silvery-green foliage. This was once grown as a vegetable by the Victorians but now adds a dramatic touch to a border.
Common name
Cardoon
Height
100 cm
Spread
120 cm
Sunlight
Full sun, partial shade
Seasons
June to September
Soil
Moist, well drained
Plant location
Beds and borders. Pots and containers
Characteristics
Cut flower, Architectural
Photo by H. Zell / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)