Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Forest edges, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
LAURUS nobilis
Common Name
Artichoke
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
In Hindi
Artichoke
bay laurel
In German
Artischocke
Lorbeer
In French
Artichaut
laurier
In Spanish
Alcachofa
laurel
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
louro
In Polish
Karczoch
wawrzynu
In Latin
cactus
sinus laurus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Eudicotyledones
Not Available
Family
Asteraceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Bay Laurel
Season and care of Artichoke and Bay Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Bay Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Bay Laurel season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Bay Laurel Physical Information
Artichoke and Bay Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Bay Laurel are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
- Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Bay Laurel
Care of Artichoke and Bay Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.