Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Artichoke
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
Artichoke
Slippery Elm
In German
Artischocke
Rotulme
In French
Artichaut
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Alcachofa
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Karczoch
Slippery Elm
In Latin
cactus
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Urticales
Family
Asteraceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Slippery Elm
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Slippery Elm? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Slippery Elm. Artichoke has thorns and Slippery Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Artichoke and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Slippery Elm season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Artichoke and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Artichoke and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Slippery Elm
Care of Artichoke and Slippery Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.