Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
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
Fin-shaped Tufts
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
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
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Not Available
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 in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Artichoke
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
Artichoke
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Artischocke
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Artichaut
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
Alcachofa
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
αγκινάρα
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Karczoch
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
cactus
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cynara
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and St. Augustine Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and St. Augustine Grass? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and St. Augustine Grass. Artichoke has thorns and St. Augustine Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Artichoke and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and St. Augustine Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Artichoke and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Artichoke and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
St. Augustine Grass flower color: Not Available
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Artichoke and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.