Add a bold and architectural touch to your garden with Cynara seeds, an heirloom variety prized for its hardy nature and striking thistle-like blooms. Also known as artichoke thistle, this ornamental plant produces tall stalks, silvery foliage, and vibrant purple flowers that attract pollinators. Perfect for borders, cutting gardens, or as a statement plant, Cynara is both beautiful and resilient, thriving with minimal care.
Features:
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Heirloom Variety: Preserves original plant genetics for reliable future planting.
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GMO-Free: 100% natural, safe, and non-modified seeds.
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Hardy Growth: Tolerates a range of conditions and low-maintenance care.
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Striking Blooms: Produces large, purple thistle-like flowers with silvery foliage.
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies to your garden.
Specifications:
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Seed Type: Cynara (Artichoke Thistle)
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Plant Height: 3–5 feet (approx.)
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Flower Color: Vibrant Purple
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Growth Habit: Upright, hardy perennial flowering plant
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Germination Time: 14–21 days under optimal conditions
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors in well-draining soil.
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Depth: Sow seeds about ¼–½ inch deep.
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Watering: Keep soil moist during germination; water moderately once established.
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Light: Full sun for best growth and abundant flowering.
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Temperature: Maintain 18–24°C (65–75°F) for germination.
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Transplanting: Space plants 24–36 inches apart to allow for mature growth.
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Care: Remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming; provide support if plants grow tall.
