Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Red, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
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
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Nickende Distel
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
Musk Thistle
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
musk Thistle
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Red aronii
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
arbutifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Musk Thistle and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Musk Thistle and Red Chokeberry
Care of Musk Thistle and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.