Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Habitat
Sandy areas
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, 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, Water more in summer
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
Common Name
Artichoke
Suncups, sundrops
In Hindi
Artichoke
Evening Primrose
In German
Artischocke
Evening Primrose
In French
Artichaut
onagre
In Spanish
Alcachofa
onagra
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Νυχτολούλουδο
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Evening Primrose
In Polish
Karczoch
wiesiołka
In Latin
cactus
vespere Primrose
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Evening Primrose
Season and care of Artichoke and Evening Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Evening Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Evening Primrose season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Evening Primrose Physical Information
Artichoke and Evening Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Evening Primrose are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
- Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Evening Primrose
Care of Artichoke and Evening Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Evening Primrose pruning is done 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 Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.