Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flying insects
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Stem
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Nickende Distel
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
musk Thistle
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Musk Thistle
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Musk Thistle
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye 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.