Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mediterranean
America, Europe
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Habitat
Sandy areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
not available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
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
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Artichoke
Verbena
In Hindi
Artichoke
verbena
In German
Artischocke
Eisenkraut
In French
Artichaut
verveine
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Verbena
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
verbena
In Polish
Karczoch
werbena
In Latin
cactus
Grindelia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Verbena
Season and care of Artichoke and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Verbena season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Artichoke and Verbena Physical Information
Artichoke and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Verbena are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Verbena
Care of Artichoke and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.