Artichoke Violetto
The Original, Heirloom Variety From Italy
Ornamental as well as edible.
Description
The famous purple Italian artichoke. Hardier than Green Globe, and the sepals have a deep purple coloring, which also makes the plants even more ornamental. You'll find it a wonderful addition to the ornamental food garden. Very small buds can be steamed and served whole, but larger ones will need to have the sepals, thistles, and hearts separated. Cooking more than two minutes turns the sepals greens.
