Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Herbaceous perennial
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Lakes, Pastures, Prairies, Roadsides, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Medium
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Headache, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Bog Garden, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
LOBELIA cardinalis
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Cardinal Flower
In Hindi
अजवाइन
Cardinal Flower
In German
Ajowan
Cardinal Flower
In French
Ajowan
Cardinal Flower
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Cardinal Flower
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
Καρδινάλιος λουλούδι
In Portuguese
aipo
Cardinal Flower
In Polish
seler
Cardinal Flower
In Latin
semina Carom
Cardinalis Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Lobeliaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Lobelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Cardinal Flower
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Cardinal Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Cardinal Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cardinal Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cardinal Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Cardinal Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ajwain plant and Cardinal Flower Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Cardinal Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Cardinal Flower height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Cardinal Flower are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Cardinal Flower flower color: Red, Crimson and Dark Red
- Cardinal Flower leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Cardinal Flower
Care of Ajwain plant and Cardinal Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cardinal Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardinal Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.