Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
South Africa
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Boggy areas, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Violet
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bark, Fruits, Inner Bark, Root, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
BERZELIA lanuginosa
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Buttonbush
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
Buttonbush shrub
In German
Nickende Distel
Button Strauch
In French
Musk Thistle
buttonbush arbuste
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
arbusto buttonbush
In Greek
musk Thistle
Buttonbush θάμνος
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
arbusto Buttonbush
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Buttonbush krzew
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
Frutex Buttonbush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Bruniaceae
Genus
Carduus
Cephalanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Buttonbush
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Buttonbush is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Buttonbush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Buttonbush season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Buttonbush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buttonbush is Acidic, Neutral.
Musk Thistle and Buttonbush Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Buttonbush physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Buttonbush height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Buttonbush are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Buttonbush flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Buttonbush leaf color: Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Buttonbush
Care of Musk Thistle and Buttonbush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Buttonbush pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buttonbush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.