Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, 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, Compost
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects
Allergy
Unknown
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Stem
Other Uses
Unknown
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
david ward
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
david ward
Nickende Distel
In French
david ward
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
david ward
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
david ward
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
david ward
musk Thistle
In Polish
david ward
Musk Thistle
In Latin
david ward
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of David Ward and Musk Thistle
Season and care of David Ward and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
David Ward and Musk Thistle Physical Information
David Ward and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Musk Thistle are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of David Ward and Musk Thistle
Care of David Ward and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward 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.