Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Cliffs, Moist woods, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale White
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Circular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
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
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Wildflower
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
PERSICARIA virginiana
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Jumpseed
In German
Ajowan
jumpseed
In French
Ajowan
jumpseed
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
jumpseed
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
jumpseed
In Portuguese
aipo
jumpseed
In Latin
semina Carom
Salire celeritate
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apiaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Periscaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Jumpseed
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Jumpseed is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Jumpseed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jumpseed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jumpseed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Jumpseed is Acidic, Neutral.
Ajwain plant and Jumpseed Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Jumpseed physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Jumpseed height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Jumpseed are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Jumpseed flower color: Light Green
- Jumpseed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Jumpseed
Care of Ajwain plant and Jumpseed 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 Jumpseed pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jumpseed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.