Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Needs very little water
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
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Twigs
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Artichoke
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
Artichoke
desert broom
In German
Artischocke
Wüste Besen
In French
Artichaut
desert broom
In Spanish
Alcachofa
escoba del desierto
In Greek
αγκινάρα
desert broom
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Karczoch
desert broom
In Latin
cactus
desert broom
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Desert Broom
Season and care of Artichoke and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Desert Broom season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Desert Broom Physical Information
Artichoke and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Desert Broom are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Desert Broom
Care of Artichoke and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.