Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean
South Africa
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Habitat
Sandy areas
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
OSTEOSPERMUM
Common Name
Artichoke
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
In Hindi
Artichoke
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
In German
Artischocke
African Daisy
In French
Artichaut
marguerite africaine
In Spanish
Alcachofa
margarita africana
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
africano margarida
In Polish
Karczoch
Gerbery
In Latin
cactus
African primula
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cynara
Osteospermum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and African Daisy
Season and care of Artichoke and African Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and African Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and African Daisy season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for African Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for African Daisy is Neutral.
Artichoke and African Daisy Physical Information
Artichoke and African Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and African Daisy are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Artichoke and African Daisy
Care of Artichoke and African Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.