The Three of Swords represents the beauty of vulnerability in challenging times. Though this colorful breed of artichoke can be at risk to dry soil and requires support to grow tall, it can help bring about an appreciation for the precious fragility of nature. Cynara Scolymus Perennial This herbacious plant is grown for it's edible flower buds which can be harvested before the flower blooms. It's leaves are a silver-green color and can have a prickly texture. Envelope contains 15 seeds. All of our seeds are sustainably sourced by reputable seed stewards in the USA. We only offer seeds that are open pollinated and/or heirloom varieties. All seeds are Non-GMO and organic. Due to increasingly stringent laws surrounding the import of even small quantities of seed to many countries, in particular to the EU countries, we are unable to ship seed orders to countries other than the US and Canada. We apologize for any inconvenience.