species 19,898 observations

Artichoke Thistle

Cynara cardunculus

Field notes

Supports All

47 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Painted Lady, Salt Marsh Moth, Celery Leaftier Moth, Omnivorous Looper 13
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Plum-thistle Aphid, Black Bean Aphid, Indian Cotton Jassid, Spotted Cucumber Beetle 6
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Black-tailed Bumble Bee 28

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Rocky Sand Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Poor soil Rabbits
Habit: Clumping Columnar Erect
Plant type: Edible Herbaceous perennial Vegetable

From NC State Extension.