Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada, Europe, Asia
Mediterranean
Types
No known varieties available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Bronze, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Requires little pruning
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
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
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
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Bearberry
Artichoke
In Hindi
Bearberry
Artichoke
In German
Bärentraube
Artischocke
In French
bearberry
Artichaut
In Spanish
gayuba
Alcachofa
In Greek
κουμαριά
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
bearberry
Alcachofra
In Polish
mącznicy lekarskiej
Karczoch
In Latin
bearberry
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Ericaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Arctostaphylos
Cynara
Clade
Angiosperms
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bearberry and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Bearberry and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Bearberry and Artichoke. Bearberry doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Bearberry does not have fragrant flowers. Bearberry has allergic reactions like Dizziness and Nausea and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Dizziness and Nausea. 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 Bearberry and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bearberry and Artichoke
Season and care of Bearberry and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Bearberry and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearberry is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Bearberry is Acidic and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Bearberry and Artichoke Physical Information
Bearberry and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Bearberry and Artichoke are as follows:
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Bearberry and Artichoke
Care of Bearberry and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Bearberry 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.