Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
-
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
21,22
Flower Color
-
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Attracts
-
Flying insects
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Ninebark
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Ninebark
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Ninebark
Nickende Distel
In French
Physocarpe
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
ninebark
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
ninebark
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
ninebark
musk Thistle
In Polish
Ninebark
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Ninebark
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Physocarpus
Carduus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Carduoideae
Season and Care of Ninebark and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Ninebark and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is and Musk Thistle season is . The type of soil for Ninebark is and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ninebark is and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ninebark and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Ninebark and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width - whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Care of Ninebark and Musk Thistle
Care of Ninebark and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.