Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Africa
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
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Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Habitat
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Flying insects
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
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Botanical Name
Euryops pectinatus
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Euryops
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Euryops
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Euryops
Nickende Distel
In French
Euryops
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Euryops
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Euryops
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Euryops
musk Thistle
In Polish
Euryops
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Euryops
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Cynareae
Season and Care of Euryops and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Euryops and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Euryops and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Euryops season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Euryops is Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Euryops and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Euryops and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Euryops and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Euryops and Musk Thistle
Care of Euryops and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Euryops 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 Euryops 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.