Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, 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
Acidic, Neutral
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids
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
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
no allergic reactions
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
ILEX glabra
Common Name
Artichoke
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
In Hindi
Artichoke
Inkberry
In German
Artischocke
Inkberry
In French
Artichaut
Inkberry
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Inkberry
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Inkberry
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Inkberry
In Polish
Karczoch
inkberry
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Eudicotyledones
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Aquifoliales
Family
Asteraceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Inkberry
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Inkberry? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Inkberry. Artichoke has thorns and Inkberry doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Inkberry has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Artichoke and Inkberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Inkberry
Season and care of Artichoke and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Inkberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Inkberry Physical Information
Artichoke and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Inkberry are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Inkberry flower color: White
- Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Inkberry
Care of Artichoke and Inkberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.