Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
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
along watercourse, Moist Soils, shaded moist road banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Violet
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, 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
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
fungus, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
cornea infecion, gonorrhoea
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
TORENIA 'Dantorwhite'
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Bluewings, Torenia, White Moon Torenia, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
Torenia
In German
Nickende Distel
Torenia
In French
Musk Thistle
Torénia
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
Torenia
In Greek
musk Thistle
Torenia
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
Torenia
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Torenia
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
Torenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asteraceae
Scrophulariaceae
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 Torenia
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Torenia is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Torenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Torenia season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Torenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Torenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Musk Thistle and Torenia Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Torenia physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Torenia height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Torenia are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Torenia flower color: White and Yellow
- Torenia leaf color: Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Torenia
Care of Musk Thistle and Torenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Torenia 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 Torenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
