Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
7-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Scale Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve, VD
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Artichoke
In Hindi
Silverberry
Artichoke
In German
Silverberry
Artischocke
In French
Silverberry
Artichaut
In Spanish
Silverberry
Alcachofa
In Greek
Silverberry
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Silverberry
Alcachofra
In Polish
Silverberry
Karczoch
In Latin
Silverberry
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Rhamnales
Asterales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Silverberry and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Silverberry and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Silverberry and Artichoke. Silverberry doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Silverberry does not have fragrant flowers. Silverberry 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 Silverberry and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silverberry and Artichoke
Season and care of Silverberry and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Silverberry and Artichoke Physical Information
Silverberry and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Artichoke are as follows:
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Silverberry and Artichoke
Care of Silverberry and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry 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 Silverberry 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.