Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Elegance , Maiden
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Tip 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
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
extracted oil
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Artichoke
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Artichoke
regal geranium
In German
Artischocke
Regal Geranie
In French
Artichaut
geranium royale
In Spanish
Alcachofa
geranio regia
In Greek
αγκινάρα
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
gerânio régio
In Polish
Karczoch
regal geranium
In Latin
cactus
regal geranium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Unknown
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Artichoke and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Regal Geranium season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Artichoke and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Regal Geranium
Care of Artichoke and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.