Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
United States, California
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Santa Clara red ribbons, red ribbons, Raiche's red ribbons
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Dry areas, foothill woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Violet
Pink, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
CLARKIA concinna
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Red Ribbons
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
Clarkia concinna
In German
Nickende Distel
Clarkia concinna
In French
Musk Thistle
Clarkia concinna
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
concinna clarkia
In Greek
musk Thistle
Clarkia concinna
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
Clarkia concinna
In Polish
Musk Thistle
klarkia concinna
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
Clarkia concinna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Clarkia concinna
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Clarkia concinna is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Clarkia concinna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Clarkia concinna season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clarkia concinna is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clarkia concinna is Neutral.
Musk Thistle and Clarkia concinna Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Clarkia concinna physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Clarkia concinna height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Clarkia concinna are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Clarkia concinna flower color: Pink, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
- Clarkia concinna leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Clarkia concinna
Care of Musk Thistle and Clarkia concinna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Clarkia concinna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clarkia concinna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.