Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Western United States, California, Canada, China
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam
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
No need to prune, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Beetles, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
Common Name
Artichoke
Douglas Fir
In Hindi
Artichoke
डगलस फ़िर
In German
Artischocke
Douglasfichte
In French
Artichaut
le sapin de Douglas
In Spanish
Alcachofa
abeto Douglas
In Greek
αγκινάρα
έλατο Douglas
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Douglas Fir
In Polish
Karczoch
daglezji
In Latin
cactus
Douglas abies
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Douglas Fir
Season and care of Artichoke and Douglas Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Douglas Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Douglas Fir season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Douglas Fir Physical Information
Artichoke and Douglas Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Douglas Fir are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Douglas Fir flower color: Not Available
- Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Douglas Fir
Care of Artichoke and Douglas Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Douglas Fir pruning is done No need to prune and No pruning needed. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Douglas Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.