{"product_id":"colorado-star","title":"Colorado Star","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*PICK UP ONLY*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*This product is unavailable for delivery*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eEarly, eye-catching, and ready to impress.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eA purple artichoke bred for reliable first-year production from seed. Plants show a range of growth habits from upright to more spreading, reaching 1–3' tall and producing generous yields of purple to greenish-purple buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"977\"\u003ePlants typically produce 1–3 primary buds averaging 2 1\/2–3 1\/2\" in diameter, followed by 5–7 smaller secondary buds around 2–2 1\/2\". Bud color can vary from deep purple to lightly tinged green, adding a unique look to each plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1114\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIn milder climates (Zone 7 and warmer), plants can be grown as perennials, while in cooler regions they perform well as an annual crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 75-85\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen Pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e*This item may not be exactly what is shown. Due to weather and other seasonal factors the plants may be bigger or smaller upon pick up. We have used a generic photo for each type of seedling so specialty leaf traits such as potato leaves and variegation may or may not be displayed.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spectrum Gardening","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45868077023405,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/5095\/3901\/files\/Screenshot_2026-03-27_220202.png?v=1774674141","url":"https:\/\/spectrumgardening.com\/products\/colorado-star","provider":"Spectrum Gardening","version":"1.0","type":"link"}