Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
7-15
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Violet
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
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 ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bulbs, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Jessamine
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
चमेली
In German
Nickende Distel
Carolina-Jasmin
In French
Musk Thistle
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Greek
musk Thistle
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
Gelsemium sempervirens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Jessamine
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Jessamine is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Jessamine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Jessamine season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jessamine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral.
Musk Thistle and Jessamine Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Jessamine physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Jessamine are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
- Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Jessamine
Care of Musk Thistle and Jessamine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.