Artichoke Live Plant 4–6 Inches Tall – Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus Starter Plant

Grow a classic garden favorite with this Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) live starter plant. This listing includes a healthy seedling/plug measuring approximately 4–6 inches tall, ready for transplanting into garden beds, raised beds, or containers.

Artichokes are prized for their attractive silvery-green foliage and distinctive edible flower buds. They perform best in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, making them an excellent choice for edible landscapes and home vegetable gardens.

Approx. 4–6 inches tall at time of shipping.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

• Includes 1 live Artichoke seedling/plug
• Approx. 4–6 inches tall at time of shipping
• Scientific name: Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
• Healthy starter plant ready for transplanting
• Suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and large containers
• Attractive silvery-green foliage
• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil
• Excellent choice for edible and ornamental gardens

🧾 MATERIALS:

• Live Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus plant
• Nursery growing medium
• Protective packing materials

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Artichoke
Scientific Name: Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
Plant Type: Vegetable Plant
Life Cycle: Perennial (commonly grown as an annual in colder climates)
Flower/Fruit Color: Green edible flower buds; purple flowers if allowed to bloom
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Water: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
USDA Zone: 7–11