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  Cynara
cardunculus. (Common name: Cardoon).
Grown from the 19th Century as a vegetable requiring lots of space, labour and patience. Now more widely grown as an architectural addition to the flower border. The long, arching, prickly stems are silver green and the large thistle flowers are purple and always covered with bees and butterflies. Gets to 180cm plus with a spread of 120cm. Needs deep, rich soil to perform well. RHS Award of Garden Merit.
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