Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
China, Japan
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Glandular
broad, flat
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
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, root cutting, 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
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
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
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Artichoke
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Artichoke
Silverthorn
In German
Artischocke
Silverthorn
In French
Artichaut
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Silverthorn
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Silverthorn
In Polish
Karczoch
Silverthorn
In Latin
cactus
Silverthorn
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 Silverthorn
Season and care of Artichoke and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Silverthorn season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Silverthorn Physical Information
Artichoke and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Silverthorn are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Artichoke and Silverthorn
Care of Artichoke and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.