Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Violet
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Nickende Distel
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Musk Thistle
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
musk Thistle
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Musk Thistle and Blue Grama Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Musk Thistle and Blue Grama Grass? We provide you with everything About Musk Thistle and Blue Grama Grass. Musk Thistle has thorns and Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Musk Thistle does not have fragrant flowers. Musk Thistle has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting and Blue Grama Grass has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Musk Thistle and Blue Grama Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Musk Thistle and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Musk Thistle and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.