Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
herbaceous annuals
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
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
Water when soil is dry
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Artichoke
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Artichoke
Pelargonium
In German
Artischocke
Pelargonium
In French
Artichaut
pélargonium
In Spanish
Alcachofa
pelargonium
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
pelargônio
In Polish
Karczoch
pelargonia
In Latin
cactus
Pelargonium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Geraniaceae
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 Scented Geranium
Season and care of Artichoke and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Scented Geranium season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Artichoke and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Artichoke and Scented Geranium
Care of Artichoke and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.