Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Artichoke
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Artichoke
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Artischocke
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Artichaut
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Alcachofa
cólquico
In Greek
αγκινάρα
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
aftomn gema
In Polish
Karczoch
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
cactus
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Autumn Crocus. Artichoke has thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Artichoke and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Artichoke and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Autumn Crocus season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Artichoke and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Autumn Crocus
Care of Artichoke and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.