Artichokes, a plant for all reasons!

Artichokes

To me, artichokes look like they are out of the Dinosaur era. They are a big, course, fern-looking plant. The plant is a beautiful silver grey color and will fit into any landscape. Yes, you can mix artichokes in with your flower beds. Just keep in mind they need sun.

In the Sacramento Valley:

• Needs sun but some afternoon shade is good.
• Can be purchased at a Garden Center in the spring as “bareroot”.
• They are water-wise and only need a need to watered thoroughly once a week.
• Perennial plant in the Sacramento Valley.
• The buds are what we eat.
• If you don't want to eat them, let them continue into a thistle-like flower.
• This plant is so versatile.
• It's beautiful as a landscape plant
• It has edible buds.
• The flower is commonly used in floral arrangements.