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, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
White, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
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
Do Not over Water, Medium
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
LIATRIS spicata
Common Name
Artichoke
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
In Hindi
Artichoke
Gayfeather
In German
Artischocke
Gayfeather
In French
Artichaut
Gayfeather
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Gayfeather
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Gayfeather
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Gayfeather
In Polish
Karczoch
Gayfeather
In Latin
cactus
Gayfeather
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Gayfeather
Season and care of Artichoke and Gayfeather is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Gayfeather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Gayfeather season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Gayfeather Physical Information
Artichoke and Gayfeather physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Artichoke and Gayfeather are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
- Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Care of Artichoke and Gayfeather
Care of Artichoke and Gayfeather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Gayfeather pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Gayfeather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.