Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
China, Japan
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
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, Sand
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 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Artichoke
winter daphne
In Hindi
Artichoke
winter daphne
In German
Artischocke
Daphne odora
In French
Artichaut
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Daphne odora
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Daphne odora
In Polish
Karczoch
Daphne odora
In Latin
cactus
Daphne odora
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Rosopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Winter Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Winter Daphne? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Winter Daphne. Artichoke has thorns and Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Artichoke and Winter Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Artichoke and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Winter Daphne season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Artichoke and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Artichoke and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Winter Daphne
Care of Artichoke and Winter Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Winter Daphne pruning is done 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.