Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
World/Pandemic
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 17, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Sprigging or Stolonizing
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
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Dollar spot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Billbugs, Crickets, Cutworms
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used as a golf course turf, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
PASPALUM vaginatum
Common Name
Artichoke
Biscuit Grass, Seashore Paspalum
In Hindi
Artichoke
Seashore Paspalum
In German
Artischocke
Seashore Paspalum
In French
Artichaut
Seashore Paspalum
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Paspalum
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Αιγιαλός Paspalum
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
seashore Paspalum
In Polish
Karczoch
Nad morzem Paspalum
In Latin
cactus
Paspalum maris
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Lilopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Seashore Paspalum
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Seashore Paspalum? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Seashore Paspalum. Artichoke has thorns and Seashore Paspalum doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Seashore Paspalum 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 Seashore Paspalum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Seashore Paspalum
Season and care of Artichoke and Seashore Paspalum is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Seashore Paspalum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Seashore Paspalum season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Seashore Paspalum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Seashore Paspalum is Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Seashore Paspalum Physical Information
Artichoke and Seashore Paspalum physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Seashore Paspalum height is 2.50 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Artichoke and Seashore Paspalum are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Seashore Paspalum flower color: Green and White
- Seashore Paspalum leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Seashore Paspalum
Care of Artichoke and Seashore Paspalum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Seashore Paspalum 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 Seashore Paspalum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.