Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mediterranean
Types
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Not Available
Botanical Name
PASPALUM notatum
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Bahia Grass
Artichoke
In Hindi
बाहिया घास
Artichoke
In German
Bahia Grass
Artischocke
In French
l'herbe de Bahia
Artichaut
In Spanish
bahia hierba
Alcachofa
In Greek
Bahia γρασίδι
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
bahia grama
Alcachofra
In Polish
Bahia trawy
Karczoch
In Latin
bahia herba
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Bahia Grass and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Bahia Grass and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Bahia Grass and Artichoke. Bahia Grass doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Bahia Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bahia Grass has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Asthma and Artichoke has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Asthma. 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 Bahia Grass and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bahia Grass and Artichoke
Season and care of Bahia Grass and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Bahia Grass and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bahia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Bahia Grass and Artichoke Physical Information
Bahia Grass and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Bahia Grass and Artichoke are as follows:
Bahia Grass flower color: Not Available
Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Bahia Grass and Artichoke
Care of Bahia Grass and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Bahia Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.