Silverthorn

Musk Thistle

About Silverthorn and Musk Thistle

Silverthorn

Musk Thistle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Shrub

Bulb, Flowering Plants

Origin

China, Japan

World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia

Types

Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii

Number of Varieties

550

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-92-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

10 - 1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

Red, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Insects, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Flying insects

Allergy

Toxic

Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Decoration Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

CARDUUS nutans

Common Name

Silverthorn

Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle

In Hindi

Silverthorn

कस्तूरी थीस्ल

In German

Silverthorn

Nickende Distel

In French

Silverthorn

Musk Thistle

In Spanish

Silverthorn

Cardo de almizcle

In Greek

Silverthorn

musk Thistle

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

musk Thistle

In Polish

Silverthorn

Musk Thistle

In Latin

Silverthorn

Carduus MOSCHUS

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Asterales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Carduus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cynareae

Subfamily

Carduoideae

Number of Species

70200

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Musk Thistle

Wondering what are the properties of Silverthorn and Musk Thistle? We provide you with everything About Silverthorn and Musk Thistle. Silverthorn has thorns and Musk Thistle doesn't have thorns. Also Silverthorn does not have fragrant flowers. Silverthorn has allergic reactions like Toxic and Musk Thistle has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silverthorn and Musk Thistle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Musk Thistle

Season and care of Silverthorn and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Silverthorn and Musk Thistle Physical Information

Silverthorn and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Musk Thistle are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Silverthorn and Musk Thistle

Care of Silverthorn and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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.