Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
North America, Europe
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
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
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
PHALARIS
Common Name
Artichoke
Phalaris
In Hindi
Artichoke
Phalaris
In German
Artischocke
Phalaris
In French
Artichaut
Phalaris
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Phalans
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Phalans
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Phalans
In Polish
Karczoch
Phalans
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Phalaridinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Phalaris
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Phalaris? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Phalaris. Artichoke has thorns and Phalaris doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Phalaris 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 Phalaris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Phalaris
Season and care of Artichoke and Phalaris is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Phalaris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Phalaris season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Phalaris is Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Phalaris Physical Information
Artichoke and Phalaris physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Phalaris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Phalaris are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
- Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Phalaris
Care of Artichoke and Phalaris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Phalaris pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Phalaris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.