Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
शकरकंद
In German
Nickende Distel
Süßkartoffel
In French
Musk Thistle
Patate douce
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
Batata
In Greek
musk Thistle
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
Batata doce
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Sweet Potato season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Musk Thistle and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Musk Thistle and Sweet Potato
Care of Musk Thistle and Sweet Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Sweet Potato pruning is done 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 Sweet Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.