Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Blue Toadflax, Old-Field Toadflax
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Violet
Pink, Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Foliar disease, Root rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Bumblebees
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Depression, High blood cholestrol, Pain
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
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
PENSTEMON grandiflorus
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Large Beardtongue, Shell-leaf Penstemon, Wild Snapdragon
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
Wild Snapdragon
In German
Nickende Distel
Wilde Snapdragon
In French
Musk Thistle
Snapdragon sauvage
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
Salvaje Snapdragon
In Greek
musk Thistle
άγρια Snapdragon
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
Selvagem Snapdragon
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Dziki Snapdragon
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phlox Ferae
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
Scrophularioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Wild Snapdragon
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Wild Snapdragon is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Wild Snapdragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Wild Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Snapdragon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Musk Thistle and Wild Snapdragon Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Wild Snapdragon physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Wild Snapdragon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Wild Snapdragon are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wild Snapdragon flower color: Pink, Light Blue and Lavender
- Wild Snapdragon leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Wild Snapdragon
Care of Musk Thistle and Wild Snapdragon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Wild Snapdragon 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 Wild Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.