Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Not Available
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Violet
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Food for animals, 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 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Nickende Distel
Hybrid Phlox
In French
Musk Thistle
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
musk Thistle
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Polemoniaceae
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 Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Musk Thistle and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Musk Thistle and Hybrid 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 Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.