Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Babylon
Habitat
Sandy areas
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Weeping
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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 ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Common Name
Artichoke
Corkscrew Willow
In Hindi
Artichoke
पेंचकश विलो
In German
Artischocke
Korkenzieher-Weide
In French
Artichaut
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Greek
αγκινάρα
τιρμπουσόν Willow
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
corkscrew salgueiro
In Polish
Karczoch
korkociąg Willow
In Latin
cactus
corkscrew Willow
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Malpighiales
Family
Asteraceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Salicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Corkscrew Willow
Season and care of Artichoke and Corkscrew Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Corkscrew Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Corkscrew Willow season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral.
Artichoke and Corkscrew Willow Physical Information
Artichoke and Corkscrew Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Corkscrew Willow are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
- Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Artichoke and Corkscrew Willow
Care of Artichoke and Corkscrew Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.