Life Span
Biennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
  
North America, Mexico, Central America
  
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
  
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Violet
  
Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
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
  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
  
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Flying insects
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
  
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Stem
  
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
  
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
  
Hibiscus arnottianus
  
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
  
White Hibiscus
  
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
  
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
  
In German
Nickende Distel
  
Weiß Hibiscus
  
In French
Musk Thistle
  
white Hibiscus
  
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
  
hibisco blanco
  
In Greek
musk Thistle
  
White Hibiscus
  
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
  
Hibiscus branco
  
In Polish
Musk Thistle
  
Biały Hibiscus
  
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
  
Hibiscus album
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Malvaceae
  
Genus
Carduus
  
Hibiscus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Cynareae
  
Hibisceae
  
Subfamily
Carduoideae
  
Malvoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and White Hibiscus
Season and care of Musk Thistle and White Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and White Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and White Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Hibiscus is Neutral.
Musk Thistle and White Hibiscus Physical Information
Musk Thistle and White Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and White Hibiscus are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Hibiscus flower color: Gold
- White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Musk Thistle and White Hibiscus
Care of Musk Thistle and White Hibiscus 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 Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.