Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus 'Gobbo di Nizza' | cardoon

This plant will not be available in 2026, however, propagation is planned/underway. Please sign up for the waitlist below to receive updates on availability in future years.

Cardoons are some of the most magnificent architectural and sculptural herbaceous plants. We love their large, silvery, spiky leaves and purple puff flowers.

'Gobbo di Nizza' is a rare Italian heirloom with silvery-green leaves and broad white stalks. The unusual broad white stalks are edible and supposedly have a mild, nutty, artichoke-like taste. We are looking forward to trying them when they mature.

Happiest in very fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Amend soil with well-rotted compost at planting time.

Zones: 6 to 10
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 24 to 48 in.
Spread: 18 to 24 in.
Exposure: full sun
Soil: very fertile, well-drained
Bloom Time: August to September
Native Range: the Mediterranean