Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Habitat
Sandy areas
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Light brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Spores
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
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Common Name
Artichoke
Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Artichoke
पंख ईख घास
In German
Artischocke
Feather Reed Grass
In French
Artichaut
Feather Reed Herbe
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Pluma Reed Hierba
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Pena Reed grama
In Polish
Karczoch
Pióro Reed trawy
In Latin
cactus
Pluma Grass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cynara
Calamagrostis
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Feather Reed Grass
Season and care of Artichoke and Feather Reed Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Feather Reed Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Feather Reed Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information
Artichoke and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
- Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Feather Reed Grass
Care of Artichoke and Feather Reed Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.