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'Colorado Star' Artichoke - Globe
 
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Description: Cynara scolymus. Open pollinated. Early maturing purple annual. The 1-3' tall plants vary from upright to prostrate, but all produce high yields of purple to green-purple buds. Typically 1-3 primary buds are produced that are 2 1/2-3 1/2" in diameter followed by 5-7 secondary buds ranging from 1 1/2-2 1/2" diameter. Developed by Keith Mayberry - the same breeder of Imperial Star. Perennial in Zone 7 and warmer, otherwise treat as an annual. Note: Amount of purpling may vary from plant to plant - some buds will be all purple, while others only show purple-tinged bracts. About 75 days to maturity.
Days To Maturity: 75
Seed Sources: Johnny's Selected Seeds - updated in 2019

 
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