I have hovered over this plant for months. It is an Artichoke thistle or Cardoon. Its scientific name is Cynara cardunculus. It may be a pest in some locations, so it is best not to let it set seed.
I got it from my friend the fairy.
It started out last fall in a three inch pot. It has spread out and reached up until it is taller than I am.
Now its artichoke-like blooms have sent up their purple tufts.
The bees love the blooms as much as I do.
The buds may be eaten like an artichoke.
The stems may be eaten like celery after braising and/or steaming. Even the root can be boiled and eaten. I prefer to just feast on it with my eyes.
I am proud of my giant baby.
FLOWER
floweralley 
You should be proud! I love the foliage and blooms.
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Well done, Flower. I love artichokes I would have to eat some.
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Vos photos sont superbes et cette plante magnifique, de plus si on peut en manger 🙂 Bravo pour votre patience.
Mes amitiés
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Very impressed that your T shirt matches the blooms.. 🙂
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I can see and smell and taste your pride at having bred this rough beastly beauty.
Ellington
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