Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Mediterranean
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, 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
Medium
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
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Artichoke
European crab apple
In Hindi
Artichoke
european crab apple
In German
Artischocke
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Artichaut
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Karczoch
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
cactus
european crab apple
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Artichoke and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and European Crab Apple season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Artichoke and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Artichoke and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and European Crab Apple
Care of Artichoke and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.