Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Grass
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
7 - 1
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cattle and horses
Flying insects
Allergy
Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diarrhea, Haemorrhages, Malaria
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Stem
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Used as a golf course turf, Used for pasture
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Not Available
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Perennial Ryegrass
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Lolium perenne
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Lolium perenne
Nickende Distel
In French
Lolium perenne
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Lolium perenne
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Lolium perenne
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Lolium perenne
musk Thistle
In Polish
Lolium perenne
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Lolium perenne
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Perennial Ryegrass and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Perennial Ryegrass and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Perennial Ryegrass and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perennial Ryegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Perennial Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perennial Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perennial Ryegrass and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Perennial Ryegrass and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Perennial Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Perennial Ryegrass and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Perennial Ryegrass flower color: Not Available
Perennial Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Perennial Ryegrass and Musk Thistle
Care of Perennial Ryegrass and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perennial Ryegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Perennial Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.