Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Blue Violet
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Grass like
Plant Season
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly 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
No pruning needed
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, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Artichoke
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
Artichoke
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Artischocke
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Artichaut
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Karczoch
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
cactus
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Lilopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Blue Grama Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Blue Grama Grass? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Blue Grama Grass. Artichoke has thorns and Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Blue Grama Grass 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 Blue Grama Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Artichoke and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Artichoke and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Artichoke and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Artichoke and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.