Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Stem
Other Uses
Not Available, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Turpentine bush
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
एगुएर
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Aguirre
Nickende Distel
In French
Aguirre
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Aguirre
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Αγκίρε
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Aguirre
musk Thistle
In Polish
Aguirre
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Aguirre
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Aguirre and Musk Thistle
Wondering what are the properties of Aguirre and Musk Thistle? We provide you with everything About Aguirre and Musk Thistle. Aguirre doesn't have thorns and Musk Thistle doesn't have thorns. Also Aguirre does not have fragrant flowers. Aguirre has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Musk Thistle has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. 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 Aguirre and Musk Thistle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aguirre and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Aguirre and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Aguirre and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aguirre season is Fall and Winter and Musk Thistle season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aguirre is Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aguirre and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Aguirre and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Aguirre and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
Aguirre leaf color: Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Aguirre and Musk Thistle
Care of Aguirre and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Aguirre needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
