Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
not available
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spreading mass
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
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
Not Available
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
LAMIASTRUM galeobdolon
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Yellow Archangel
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
पीला महादूत
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Yellow Archangel
Nickende Distel
In French
Archange Jaune
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Arcángel amarillo
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
κίτρινο Αρχάγγελος
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Arcanjo amarelo
musk Thistle
In Polish
żółty Archanioła
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Yellow Archangeli
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Archangel and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Yellow Archangel and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Archangel and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Archangel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Archangel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Archangel is Neutral and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Archangel and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Yellow Archangel and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Archangel height is 15.20 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Archangel and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Yellow Archangel flower color: Light Yellow
Yellow Archangel leaf color: Green and Silver
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Yellow Archangel and Musk Thistle
Care of Yellow Archangel and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Archangel pruning is done cut main flower spike and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Yellow Archangel 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.