Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Mediterranean
  
Southeastern United States
  
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Sandy areas
  
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
21,22
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
  
Olive
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
  
Olive
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
  
Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Glandular
  
Long, Alternate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Well drained
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
  
Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
  
Fungal Diseases
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Dogs
  
Allergy
Intestinal gas
  
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Borders
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Erosion control
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
  
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
  
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
  
ILLICIUM parviflorum
  
Common Name
Artichoke
  
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
  
In Hindi
Artichoke
  
चक्र फूल
  
In German
Artischocke
  
Sternanis
  
In French
Artichaut
  
Anis étoilé
  
In Spanish
Alcachofa
  
Anís estrellado
  
In Greek
αγκινάρα
  
Γλυκάνισο
  
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
  
Star Anise
  
In Polish
Karczoch
  
Anyż
  
In Latin
cactus
  
Star Anise
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Eudicotyledones
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Illiciales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Illiciaceae
  
Genus
Cynara
  
Illicium
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms
  
Tribe
Cynareae
  
Illicieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Illicioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Artichoke and Star Anise
Season and care of Artichoke and Star Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Star Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Star Anise season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Star Anise Physical Information
Artichoke and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Star Anise are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
- Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Care of Artichoke and Star Anise
Care of Artichoke and Star Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Star Anise 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 Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.