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About Musk Thistle and Goldmine Phlox


About Goldmine Phlox and Musk Thistle


What is

Life Span
Biennial   
Perennial   

Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants   
Trees   

Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia   
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada   

Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii   
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire   

Number of Varieties
50   
99+
136   
34

Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments   
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden   

USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
90.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red, Violet   
Purple, Magenta   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green   
Chartreuse, Gold   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Chartreuse, Gold   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Ovate   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter   
Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Very Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering   
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

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   

Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen   
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch   
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker   

Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Flying insects   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting   
Pollen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Borders, Ground Cover   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Stem   
Not Available   

Other Uses
Decoration Purposes   
Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans   
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'   

Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle   
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox   

In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल   
Goldmine Phlox   

In German
Nickende Distel   
Goldgrube Phlox   

In French
Musk Thistle   
Phlox Goldmine   

In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle   
Phlox Goldmine   

In Greek
musk Thistle   
Goldmine Phlox   

In Portuguese
musk Thistle   
Phlox Goldmine   

In Polish
Musk Thistle   
Goldmine Phlox   

In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS   
.org Phlox   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asterales   
Solanales   

Family
Asteraceae   
Polemoniaceae   

Genus
Carduus   
Phlox   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Cynareae   
Phlocideae   

Subfamily
Carduoideae   
Polemonioideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Musk Thistle and Goldmine Phlox

Wondering what are the properties of Musk Thistle and Goldmine Phlox? We provide you with everything About Musk Thistle and Goldmine Phlox. Musk Thistle has thorns and Goldmine Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Musk Thistle does not have fragrant flowers. Musk Thistle has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting and Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Goldmine Phlox

Season and care of Musk Thistle and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Musk Thistle and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information

Musk Thistle and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:

Care of Musk Thistle and Goldmine Phlox

Care of Musk Thistle and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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