Artichokes are related to thistles, and look just like them. Why not grow some 'chokes?
Hey you stole my joke!
Kept a head from one of ours with a flower about 4" and told the scouts that it was a real Scottish, not a southern wimpy thistle. And they believed me!
Martin.
AKA - The Scouter in a Kilt.
Proud, but homesick, son of Skye.
Member of the Clan MacLeod Society (Scotland)
I've grown it as I used to have a landscaping business. Very tolerant of many soil types and salt tolerant. Most varieties come from South America although it is fairly widespread, and its hardy - VERY HARDY. And good for keeping unwanted people out - the leaves are sharp - as I found out doing a blue perenial border for a client.
And I've just found out, it IS actually a true member of the hairless thistles family, so just goes to prove you learn somethign new everyday...(and I'm known in bushcraft and scouting circles for my plantlore knowledge...)
Interesting...our Clan is currently looking at two plants to make the official plant badge and the Sea Holly is one of them. (I believe it is ahead in the votes right now.) Its a great looking plant which I've voted for as well. If you can pass on more info on it I'd be appreciative.
[I]From my tribe I take nothing, I am the maker of my own fortune.[/I]-[B]Tecumseh[/B]
[LEFT][B]FSA Scot
North Carolina Commissioner for Clan Cochrane
Sons of the American Revolution[/B][/LEFT]
Originally Posted by piperdbh
sharp - as I found out doing a blue perenial border for a client.
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