Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects
Allergy
Rhinitis
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Mexican Hat
Nickende Distel
In French
Mexican Hat
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Mexican Hat
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
musk Thistle
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Musk Thistle season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Hat and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Musk Thistle
Care of Mexican Hat and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Mexican Hat 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.