Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
North America, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, California, Canada, Mexico
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Abies concolor concolor, Abies concolor lowiana
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Violet
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Ammonium Nitrate, Inorganic, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Bark beetles, Needle rust, spruce budworm
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Agroforestry, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
ABIES concolor
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
white fir, Colorado white fir
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
White Fir
In German
Nickende Distel
White Fir
In French
Musk Thistle
White Fir
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
White Fir
In Greek
musk Thistle
White Fir
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
White Fir
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Jodła
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
abies alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and White Fir
Season and care of Musk Thistle and White Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and White Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and White Fir season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Fir is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Musk Thistle and White Fir Physical Information
Musk Thistle and White Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Fir height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and White Fir are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Fir flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- White Fir leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Musk Thistle and White Fir
Care of Musk Thistle and White Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and White Fir pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.