Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
Sandy areas
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
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 over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Skin irritation
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Artichoke
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
Artichoke
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Artischocke
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Artichaut
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
αγκινάρα
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
Karczoch
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
cactus
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Ornamental Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Ornamental Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Ornamental Rhubarb. Artichoke has thorns and Ornamental Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Artichoke and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Artichoke and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Artichoke and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Artichoke and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.