Available as early as 1825 from seedsmen such as Sinclair & Moore of Baltimore, MD. This hardy variety of artichoke is productive even in climates as cool as zone 3. Grows 3-5′ tall with multiple 3-5″ flower heads that have a purple tinge to the green buds. The artichoke hearts are flavorful and mature around 75 days from transplant.

• Plants grow to 3-5 feet
• 3-5 flower buds per plant in the first yearA beautiful flower with purple-tinged edible buds
• Perennial in zones 7+
• 75 days from transplant
• Packet 10 Seeds