Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Eastern Africa
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
11-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
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
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
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
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
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
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Artichoke
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Artichoke
persian violet
In German
Artischocke
persian violet
In French
Artichaut
persian violet
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Violeta persa
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Violeta persa
In Polish
Karczoch
Persian Violet
In Latin
cactus
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Gentianales
Family
Asteraceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Persian Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Persian Violet. Artichoke has thorns and Persian Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Persian Violet
Season and care of Artichoke and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Persian Violet season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Artichoke and Persian Violet Physical Information
Artichoke and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Persian Violet are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Persian Violet
Care of Artichoke and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.