Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean
Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Aromatic herb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Yellow, Light Green, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full 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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Cold, Cough, Diabetes, gallstones, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Culinary use, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
ORIGANUM majorana 'Aureum'
Common Name
Artichoke
Sweet Marjoram
In Hindi
Artichoke
मीठा कुठरा
In German
Artischocke
Majoran
In French
Artichaut
marjolaine
In Spanish
Alcachofa
mejorana
In Greek
αγκινάρα
γλυκό μαντζουράνα
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
manjerona
In Polish
Karczoch
słodki majeranek
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Sweet Marjoram
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Sweet Marjoram? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Sweet Marjoram. Artichoke has thorns and Sweet Marjoram doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Sweet Marjoram 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 Sweet Marjoram and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Sweet Marjoram
Season and care of Artichoke and Sweet Marjoram is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Sweet Marjoram Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Sweet Marjoram season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Sweet Marjoram is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Sweet Marjoram is Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Sweet Marjoram Physical Information
Artichoke and Sweet Marjoram physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Sweet Marjoram height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Sweet Marjoram are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Sweet Marjoram flower color: White and Pink
- Sweet Marjoram leaf color: Yellow and Yellow green
Care of Artichoke and Sweet Marjoram
Care of Artichoke and Sweet Marjoram include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Sweet Marjoram 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 Sweet Marjoram needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.