Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
California
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, 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
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Artichoke
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Artichoke
Matilija Poppy
In German
Artischocke
Matilija Poppy
In French
Artichaut
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Matilija amapola
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Karczoch
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
cactus
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Papaverales
Family
Asteraceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Matilija Poppy. Artichoke has thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Artichoke and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Matilija Poppy season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Artichoke and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Artichoke and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Artichoke and Matilija Poppy
Care of Artichoke and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
