Globe Artichoke Flower

Did you know

• If left unharvested, the artichoke bud opens into a spectacular thistle-like purple flower up to 15 cm across.
• The edible part we eat is actually the immature flower bud before it blooms.
• Ancient Romans considered artichokes a delicacy and paid high prices for them.
• The flower is extremely attractive to bees and can serve as a major nectar source.
• Artichokes contain cynarin, a compound that makes water taste sweet after eating them.

Color meanings

Uses

• Ornamental
• Edible
• Pollinator gardens
• Dried arrangements