Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Mediterranean
Types
not available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, 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
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Russian Olive
Artichoke
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
Artichoke
In German
russische Olive
Artischocke
In French
Olive russe
Artichaut
In Spanish
oliva ruso
Alcachofa
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Olive russo
Alcachofra
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
Karczoch
In Latin
Russian Olive
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Rhamnales
Asterales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Artichoke
Season and care of Russian Olive and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Russian Olive and Artichoke Physical Information
Russian Olive and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Artichoke are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Russian Olive and Artichoke
Care of Russian Olive and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Russian Olive 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.