Cynara cardunculus (cardoon) is a bee-friendly plant with silver-grey foliage and large lilac-blue thistle-like flowers. These eco-friendly perennials will attract pollinators to your garden all through the summer, and the seed heads look lovely in arrangements when dried. These pesticide-free perennials are a fantastic option for an organic garden – and as a bonus, Cynara Cardunculus is edible, with delicious stalks that taste like artichoke hearts.
