Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Bulb, Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Japan
  
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
  
Types
not available
  
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
All sorts of environments
  
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
2-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
  
10 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
21,22
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Red, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
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
Spring, Late Spring
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
  
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
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
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
Free of serious pests and diseases
  
Insects, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Flying insects
  
Allergy
Unknown
  
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Unknown, Unknown
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Stem
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Decoration Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
  
CARDUUS nutans
  
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
  
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
  
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
  
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
  
In German
crimson pygmy
  
Nickende Distel
  
In French
crimson pygmy
  
Musk Thistle
  
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
  
Cardo de almizcle
  
In Greek
crimson pygmy
  
musk Thistle
  
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
  
musk Thistle
  
In Polish
crimson pygmy
  
Musk Thistle
  
In Latin
crimson pygmy
  
Carduus MOSCHUS
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ranunculales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Berberidaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Berberis
  
Carduus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cynareae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Carduoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crimson Pygmy and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Musk Thistle
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Crimson Pygmy 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.