Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
10 - 1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Violet
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Flying insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Nickende Distel
Nickende Distel
In French
Musk Thistle
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
musk Thistle
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
musk Thistle
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Musk Thistle and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Musk Thistle
Care of Musk Thistle and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.