Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
2-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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 let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Artichoke
Russian Olive
In Hindi
Artichoke
रूस ओलिव
In German
Artischocke
russische Olive
In French
Artichaut
Olive russe
In Spanish
Alcachofa
oliva ruso
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Olive russo
In Polish
Karczoch
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
cactus
Russian Olive
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Rhamnales
Family
Asteraceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Russian Olive
Season and care of Artichoke and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Russian Olive season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Russian Olive Physical Information
Artichoke and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Russian Olive are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Artichoke and Russian Olive
Care of Artichoke and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.