Colorado Red Star
Artichoke · Globe
Open Pollinated
Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
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Asteraceae (Sunflower family) · Genus: Cynara
Characteristics
Color
GreenPurple
Intended Use
Ornamental
Maturity
Early
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Perennial zone 7+
Annual below
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Half-Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Origin
United States
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Germination
10–20 days
at 70–85 °F
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Days to Maturity
75 days
Plant Height
2–3 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
10-12 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
Planting Depth
1/4–1/2 in
Seed Spacing
36–48 in
Row Spacing
48–72 in
Thin To
36–48 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
70–80 °F
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Soil Temp
70–85 °F
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Air Temp
25–75 °F
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