Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
Sandy areas
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Artichoke
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Artichoke
Bog Rosemary
In German
Artischocke
Rosmarinheide
In French
Artichaut
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Karczoch
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
cactus
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Bog Rosemary. Artichoke has thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Bog Rosemary 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 Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Artichoke and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Bog Rosemary season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Artichoke and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Artichoke and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Artichoke and Bog Rosemary
Care of Artichoke and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.