Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Italy, Southern Europe, western Balkans
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
Islands, Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
7 - 4
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Violet
Lavender, Light Blue, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Flying insects
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
Asthma, Cough, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
CAMPANULA pyramidalis
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Chimney Bellflower
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
Chimney Bellflower
In German
Nickende Distel
Schornstein Glockenblume
In French
Musk Thistle
cheminée Bellflower
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
Chimenea Bellflower
In Greek
musk Thistle
καμινάδα καμπανούλα
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
chaminé Bellflower
In Polish
Musk Thistle
komin Bellflower
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
caminorum purgatores Bellflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Musk Thistle and Chimney Bellflower
Wondering what are the properties of Musk Thistle and Chimney Bellflower? We provide you with everything About Musk Thistle and Chimney Bellflower. Musk Thistle has thorns and Chimney Bellflower doesn't have thorns. Also Musk Thistle does not have fragrant flowers. Musk Thistle has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting and Chimney Bellflower 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 Chimney Bellflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Chimney Bellflower
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Chimney Bellflower is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Chimney Bellflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Chimney Bellflower season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chimney Bellflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chimney Bellflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Musk Thistle and Chimney Bellflower Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Chimney Bellflower physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chimney Bellflower height is 120.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Chimney Bellflower are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chimney Bellflower flower color: Lavender, Light Blue and White
- Chimney Bellflower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Chimney Bellflower
Care of Musk Thistle and Chimney Bellflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Chimney Bellflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chimney Bellflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.