Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
10 - 1
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
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
Average Water Needs, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Flying insects
Allergy
Vomiting
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
-
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Nickende Distel
In French
Rocket Dame
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
musk Thistle
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Carduoideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Musk Thistle season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Musk Thistle
Care of Dame's Rocket and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done 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 Dame's Rocket 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.