Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Australia, South America
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Elderberry
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
Elderberry
In German
Nickende Distel
Holunderbeere
In French
Musk Thistle
Sureau
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
Saúco
In Greek
musk Thistle
Elderberry
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Bez czarny
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Dipsacales
Family
Asteraceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Elderberry
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Musk Thistle and Elderberry Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Elderberry are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Elderberry
Care of Musk Thistle and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.