Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Runners
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
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
cut main flower spike
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
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
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
LAMIASTRUM galeobdolon
Common Name
Artichoke
Yellow Archangel
In Hindi
Artichoke
पीला महादूत
In German
Artischocke
Yellow Archangel
In French
Artichaut
Archange Jaune
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Arcángel amarillo
In Greek
αγκινάρα
κίτρινο Αρχάγγελος
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Arcanjo amarelo
In Polish
Karczoch
żółty Archanioła
In Latin
cactus
Yellow Archangeli
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Equisetopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Yellow Archangel
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Yellow Archangel? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Yellow Archangel. Artichoke has thorns and Yellow Archangel doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Yellow Archangel 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 Yellow Archangel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Yellow Archangel
Season and care of Artichoke and Yellow Archangel is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Yellow Archangel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Yellow Archangel season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Yellow Archangel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Yellow Archangel is Neutral.
Artichoke and Yellow Archangel Physical Information
Artichoke and Yellow Archangel physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Yellow Archangel height is 15.20 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Yellow Archangel are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Yellow Archangel flower color: Light Yellow
- Yellow Archangel leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of Artichoke and Yellow Archangel
Care of Artichoke and Yellow Archangel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Yellow Archangel pruning is done cut main flower spike. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Archangel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.