Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
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
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Violet
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, light feeding and water solubles
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Black spots, Caterpillars, Foliar disease, Sap-Sucking Insects, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Conjuctivitis, Fever, Immunity, Urine infections, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
CESTRUM nocturnum
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
night-blooming jasmine, night-blooming cestrum, lady of the night, queen of the night, night-blooming jessamine
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
रातरानी
In German
Nickende Distel
Nachtjasmin
In French
Musk Thistle
jasmin de nuit
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
dama de noche
In Greek
musk Thistle
νύχτα γιασεμιά
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
jasmim-da-noite
In Polish
Musk Thistle
noc kwitnący jaśmin
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
nox Aenean virent
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Night Blooming Jasmine
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Night Blooming Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Night Blooming Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Night Blooming Jasmine season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Neutral, Alkaline.
Musk Thistle and Night Blooming Jasmine Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Night Blooming Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Night Blooming Jasmine height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Night Blooming Jasmine are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Night Blooming Jasmine flower color: White and Light Green
- Night Blooming Jasmine leaf color: Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Night Blooming Jasmine
Care of Musk Thistle and Night Blooming Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Night Blooming Jasmine pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height and Remove dead branches. In summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Night Blooming Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.