Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
11-7
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects
Allergy
Toxic
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
ERYTHRINA herbacea
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Red Cardinal
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Red Cardinal
Nickende Distel
In French
Cardinal rouge
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Cárdenas
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Cardeal vermelho
musk Thistle
In Polish
Red Cardinal
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Cardinalis Rubrum
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Cardinal and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Red Cardinal and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cardinal and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Cardinal and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Red Cardinal and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cardinal and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Cardinal and Musk Thistle
Care of Red Cardinal and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal 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.