Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mediterranean
Eastern Asia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
High elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
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
Never Over-water
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
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
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
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
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Root, Root bark
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
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Common Name
Artichoke
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
In Hindi
Artichoke
fleeceflower
In German
Artischocke
fleeceflower
In French
Artichaut
fleeceflower
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Polygonum affine
In Greek
αγκινάρα
fleeceflower
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
fleeceflower
In Polish
Karczoch
fleeceflower
In Latin
cactus
fleeceflower
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Eudicotyledones
Agaricomycetes
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Fleeceflower
Season and care of Artichoke and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Fleeceflower season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Fleeceflower Physical Information
Artichoke and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Fleeceflower are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Fleeceflower flower color: White
- Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Artichoke and Fleeceflower
Care of Artichoke and Fleeceflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Fleeceflower pruning is done 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 Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.