Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Ivory
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early 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, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
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
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
ORIGANUM x majoricum
Common Name
Artichoke
Hardy Marjoram, Italian Oregano
In Hindi
Artichoke
इतालवी अजवायन की पत्ती
In German
Artischocke
Italienisch Oregano
In French
Artichaut
italien origan
In Spanish
Alcachofa
orégano italiano
In Greek
αγκινάρα
ιταλικά Ρίγανη
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Italiano Oregano
In Polish
Karczoch
włoski Oregano
In Latin
cactus
Italian Oregano
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Italian Oregano
Season and care of Artichoke and Italian Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Italian Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Italian Oregano season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Italian Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Italian Oregano is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Italian Oregano Physical Information
Artichoke and Italian Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Italian Oregano height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Italian Oregano are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Italian Oregano flower color: White and Ivory
- Italian Oregano leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Italian Oregano
Care of Artichoke and Italian Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Italian Oregano pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.