- Producing more than most varieties this easy to harvest thornless Artichoke produces large, uniform, tender green Artichoke spears, sometimes with purple tips.
Cynara scolymus. (90 days) Mostly green with a tinge of purple, these artichokes don't have any thorns to bother you when you're dipping them! Also, this variety can be grown as an annual in warmer climates than most artichokes.
