Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mediterranean
Central America, Colombia, Mexico
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
Tagetes tenuifolia
Common Name
Artichoke
signet marigold, golden marigold
In Hindi
Artichoke
गोल्डन गेंदा
In German
Artischocke
Schmalblättrige Studentenblume
In French
Artichaut
Tagète citron
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Tagetes tenuifolia
In Greek
αγκινάρα
χρυσή κατιφέ
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
calêndula ouro
In Polish
Karczoch
Aksamitka wąskolistna
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Golden Marigold
Season and care of Artichoke and Golden Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Golden Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Golden Marigold season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Golden Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Golden Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Artichoke and Golden Marigold Physical Information
Artichoke and Golden Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Golden Marigold height is 150.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Golden Marigold are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Golden Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Golden Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Golden Marigold
Care of Artichoke and Golden Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Golden Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.