Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mediterranean
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-10
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Artichoke
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Artichoke
In German
Hortensie
Artischocke
In French
Hortensia
Artichaut
In Spanish
Hortensia
Alcachofa
In Greek
υδραγεία
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Alcachofra
In Polish
Hortensja
Karczoch
Phylum
Embryophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
GLUMIFLORAE
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Sorghum
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Centipede Grass and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Centipede Grass and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Centipede Grass and Artichoke. Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Centipede Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Centipede Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Centipede Grass and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Artichoke
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Centipede Grass and Artichoke Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Artichoke are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Centipede Grass and Artichoke
Care of Centipede Grass and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Centipede 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.