Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Rocky areas
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
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
Insects
Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, chest congestion, Improve heart health, Liver problems, Skin irritation
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
HELICHRYSUM italicum
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Curry Plant, Gold Strawflower
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
करी संयंत्र
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Currykraut
Nickende Distel
In French
Usine de Curry
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
planta de Curry
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
φυτό Curry
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Curry planta
musk Thistle
In Polish
curry roślin
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Curry plant
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Helichrysum
Carduus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Curry Plant and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Curry Plant and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Curry Plant and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Curry Plant season is Summer and Fall and Musk Thistle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Curry Plant is Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Curry Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Curry Plant and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Curry Plant and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Curry Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Curry Plant and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Curry Plant flower color: Yellow
Curry Plant leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Curry Plant and Musk Thistle
Care of Curry Plant and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Curry Plant pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Curry Plant 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.