Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Violet
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Firewheel
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
Firewheel
In German
Nickende Distel
Feuerrad
In French
Musk Thistle
Firewheel
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
Firewheel
In Greek
musk Thistle
Firewheel
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
Firewheel
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Firewheel
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
Firewheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Firewheel
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Musk Thistle and Firewheel Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Firewheel are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Firewheel
Care of Musk Thistle and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.