Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Origin
Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
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
Palmate
Plant Season
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings, 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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
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
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
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
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
Artichoke
Jostaberry
In Hindi
Artichoke
Jostaberry
In German
Artischocke
Jostaberry
In French
Artichaut
casseille
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Jostaberry
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Jostaberry
In Polish
Karczoch
Jostaberry
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Equisetopsida
Order
Asterales
Saxifragales
Family
Asteraceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Jostaberry
Season and care of Artichoke and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Jostaberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Jostaberry Physical Information
Artichoke and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Jostaberry are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Jostaberry
Care of Artichoke and Jostaberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.