Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
meadows, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Dark 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, In Water
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires a lot of watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Lots of watering
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune in spring, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Don't use high pH fertilizers, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
LYTHRUM 'Happy'
Common Name
Artichoke
Loosetrife
In Hindi
Artichoke
Loosetrife
In German
Artischocke
Loosetrife
In French
Artichaut
salicaire
In Spanish
Alcachofa
loosetrife
In Greek
αγκινάρα
loosetrife
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
loosetrife
In Polish
Karczoch
loosetrife
In Latin
cactus
loosetrife
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Loosestrife
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Loosestrife? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Loosestrife. Artichoke has thorns and Loosestrife doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Loosestrife 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 Loosestrife and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Loosestrife
Season and care of Artichoke and Loosestrife is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Loosestrife Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Loosestrife season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Loosestrife is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Loosestrife Physical Information
Artichoke and Loosestrife physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Loosestrife height is 30.50 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Loosestrife are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Loosestrife flower color: Pink and Rose
- Loosestrife leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Loosestrife
Care of Artichoke and Loosestrife include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Loosestrife pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune in summer. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering.