Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Sandy areas
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-10
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
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, 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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
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
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Artichoke
Lavender
In Hindi
Artichoke
Lavender
In German
Artischocke
Lavendel
In French
Artichaut
Lavande
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Lavanda
In Greek
αγκινάρα
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Lavanda
In Polish
Karczoch
Lawenda
In Latin
cactus
Lavendula
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Lavender
Season and care of Artichoke and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Lavender season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Lavender Physical Information
Artichoke and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Lavender are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Artichoke and Lavender
Care of Artichoke and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.