Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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/Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, 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 all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Artichoke
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Artichoke
Tomatillos
In German
Artischocke
Tomatillos
In French
Artichaut
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Tomatillos
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Tomatillos
In Polish
Karczoch
Tomatillos
In Latin
cactus
Tomatillos
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Tomatillo
Season and care of Artichoke and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Tomatillo season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Artichoke and Tomatillo Physical Information
Artichoke and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Tomatillo are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Tomatillo
Care of Artichoke and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.