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About Missouri Primrose and Artichoke


About Artichoke and Missouri Primrose


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial   
Vegetable   

Origin
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas   
Mediterranean   

Types
Not available   
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
9   
99+

Habitat
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas   
Sandy areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8   
7-10   

AHS Heat Zone
8-3   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Spreading   
Rosette/Stemless   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
15.20 cm   
99+
5.60 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
35.60 cm   
99+
1.05 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold   
Purple   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lance shaped   
Glandular   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Well drained   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Slightly Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   
Early Fall, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Slightly Acidic   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot   
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Not Available   
Intestinal gas   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, used as a dye   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, cholesterol-lowering, Diarrhea, Eczema, Inflammation, lowering blood pressure   
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Flowers, Fruits   

Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens   
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
OENOTHERA macrocarpa   
Cynara cardunculus   

Common Name
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose   
Artichoke   

In Hindi
Missouri primrose   
Artichoke   

In German
Missouri Primel   
Artischocke   

In French
Oenothera macrocarpa   
Artichaut   

In Spanish
prímula Missouri   
Alcachofa   

In Greek
Missouri primrose   
αγκινάρα   

In Portuguese
Missouri Primrose   
Alcachofra   

In Polish
Wiesiołek ozdobny   
Karczoch   

In Latin
Primrose Missouri   
cactus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Anthophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Eudicotyledones   

Order
Myrtales   
Asterales   

Family
Onagraceae   
Asteraceae   

Genus
Oenothera   
Cynara   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Not Available   

Tribe
Onagreae   
Cynareae   

Subfamily
Onagroideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
145   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Missouri Primrose and Artichoke

Wondering what are the properties of Missouri Primrose and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Missouri Primrose and Artichoke. Missouri Primrose doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Missouri Primrose does not have fragrant flowers. Missouri Primrose has allergic reactions like Not Available and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Missouri Primrose and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Missouri Primrose and Artichoke

Season and care of Missouri Primrose and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Missouri Primrose and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Missouri Primrose season is Spring and Summer and Artichoke season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.

Missouri Primrose and Artichoke Physical Information

Missouri Primrose and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Missouri Primrose and Artichoke are as follows:

Care of Missouri Primrose and Artichoke

Care of Missouri Primrose and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Missouri Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Missouri Primrose 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.

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