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
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
4-8
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
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
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
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
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
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
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
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:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
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.