Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
Sandy areas
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple
Blue Violet
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
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, 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
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Artichoke
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Artichoke
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Artischocke
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Artichaut
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Karczoch
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
cactus
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Artichoke and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Artichoke and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Artichoke and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Artichoke and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.