Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
China, Japan
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
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
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Artichoke
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
Artichoke
Bluebeard
In German
Artischocke
Blaubart
In French
Artichaut
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Barba Azul
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Barba Azul
In Polish
Karczoch
Sinobrody
In Latin
cactus
Bluebeard
Phylum
Anthophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Not Available
Family
Asteraceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Bluebeard
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Bluebeard? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Bluebeard. Artichoke has thorns and Bluebeard doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Bluebeard 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 Bluebeard and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Bluebeard
Season and care of Artichoke and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Bluebeard season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Bluebeard Physical Information
Artichoke and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Artichoke and Bluebeard are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Artichoke and Bluebeard
Care of Artichoke and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.