Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
2-10
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Orange, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early 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, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers
Flying insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root, Seeds
Stem
Other Uses
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS americanus
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Strawberry Bush
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Strawberry Bush
Nickende Distel
In French
Strawberry Bush
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Fresa Bush
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
φράουλα Μπους
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Morango de Bush
musk Thistle
In Polish
Strawberry Bush
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Classic Bush
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Asterales
Family
Celastraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Strawberry Bush and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Strawberry Bush and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Bush and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Bush season is Fall and Winter and Musk Thistle season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Bush and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Strawberry Bush and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Bush and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Bush and Musk Thistle
Care of Strawberry Bush and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush 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.