Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-5
12 - 1
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
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pale White
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Water occasionally
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Dry
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
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
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
अजवाइन
henbit deadnettle
In German
Ajowan
henbit deadnettle
In French
Ajowan
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
aipo
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
seler
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
semina Carom
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Lamium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Henbit Deadnettle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ajwain plant and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Ajwain plant and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.