Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
North America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Artichoke
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Artichoke
Chokecherry
In German
Artischocke
Chokecherry
In French
Artichaut
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Chokecherry
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Chokecherry
In Polish
Karczoch
Chokecherry
In Latin
cactus
chokecherry
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Chokecherry
Season and care of Artichoke and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Chokecherry season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Chokecherry Physical Information
Artichoke and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Chokecherry are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Chokecherry flower color: Not Available
- Chokecherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Artichoke and Chokecherry
Care of Artichoke and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.