Quote:
Originally Posted by Susie  Are globe artichoke any good for wildlife? They are only an over-sized thistle really. |
I've got a large Cardoon (big brother of GA) in my front garden which is a very architectural plant- the bees love it + the House Sparrows attack the seed heads in the winter for the seeds. Despite getting Goldfinches daily in the back garden, I've only once seen them on it.
The stems often get a lot of blackfly on it which attracts a range of aphid predators/parasitoids from insects to Blue Tits.
Enjoy the plant!!