Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
Sandy areas
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Sets
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
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
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Artichoke
Garden Onion, White Onion
In German
Artischocke
Zwiebel
In French
Artichaut
Oignon
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Cebolla
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Cebola
In Polish
Karczoch
Cebula
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and White Onion
Season and care of Artichoke and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and White Onion season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for White Onion is Neutral.
Artichoke and White Onion Physical Information
Artichoke and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and White Onion are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and White Onion
Care of Artichoke and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.