Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune in the late winter or spring, 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
bees, Borers, Red blotch
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
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Artichoke
Wild Plum
In Hindi
Artichoke
जंगली बेर
In German
Artischocke
wild Plum
In French
Artichaut
wild Plum
In Spanish
Alcachofa
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Wild Plum
In Polish
Karczoch
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
cactus
Wild Plum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Wild Plum
Season and care of Artichoke and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Wild Plum season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Wild Plum Physical Information
Artichoke and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Wild Plum are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Wild Plum
Care of Artichoke and Wild Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.