Cardoon (Cynara Cardunculus) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Cynara cardunculus, commonly known as cardoon or artichoke thistle, is a robust perennial plant with deeply lobed, spiny, gray-green foliage and large purple thistle-like flowers.