Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
South America
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
not provided
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Violet
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Golden 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
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
Petunia
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Petunia
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
Petunia
In German
Nickende Distel
Petunie
In French
Musk Thistle
Pétunia
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
Petunia
In Greek
musk Thistle
πετούνια
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
Petúnia
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Petunia
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
Petunia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Petunioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Musk Thistle and Petunia
Wondering what are the properties of Musk Thistle and Petunia? We provide you with everything About Musk Thistle and Petunia. Musk Thistle has thorns and Petunia doesn't have thorns. Also Musk Thistle does not have fragrant flowers. Musk Thistle has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting and Petunia has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Musk Thistle and Petunia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Petunia
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Petunia season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Petunia is Neutral.
Musk Thistle and Petunia Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Petunia are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Petunia
Care of Musk Thistle and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.