Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, 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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Artichoke
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
Artichoke
Esperanza
In German
Artischocke
Esperanza
In French
Artichaut
Esperanza
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Esperanza
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Esperanza
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Esperanza
In Polish
Karczoch
Esperanza
In Latin
cactus
Esperanza
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Esperanza
Season and care of Artichoke and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Esperanza season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Esperanza Physical Information
Artichoke and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Esperanza are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Esperanza
Care of Artichoke and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.