Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple
Creamy Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, 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, occasional watering once established
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, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
ELYMUS glaucus
Common Name
Artichoke
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
In Hindi
Artichoke
Blue Lyme Grass
In German
Artischocke
Blau Lyme Grass
In French
Artichaut
Bleu Lyme Herbe
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Azul hierba de Lyme
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Μπλε Lyme Grass
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Azul Lyme grama
In Polish
Karczoch
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
In Latin
cactus
Blue Lyme Grass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Blue Lyme Grass
Season and care of Artichoke and Blue Lyme Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Blue Lyme Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Blue Lyme Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Blue Lyme Grass Physical Information
Artichoke and Blue Lyme Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Blue Lyme Grass are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Blue Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
- Blue Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Artichoke and Blue Lyme Grass
Care of Artichoke and Blue Lyme 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 Lyme Grass pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune grass to maintain level. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lyme Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.