Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White
Yellow, Yellow Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
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
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Primula auricula
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
auricula, mountain cowslip or bear's ear
In Hindi
अजवाइन
mountain cowslip
In French
Ajowan
Primula auricula
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Primula auricula
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
mountain cowslip
In Portuguese
aipo
cowslip montanha
In Polish
seler
Pierwiosnek łyszczak
In Latin
semina Carom
Primula auricula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Primula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Primuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Mountain Cowslip
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Mountain Cowslip is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Mountain Cowslip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mountain Cowslip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mountain Cowslip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Mountain Cowslip is Acidic, Neutral.
Ajwain plant and Mountain Cowslip Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Mountain Cowslip physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Mountain Cowslip height is 20.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Mountain Cowslip are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Mountain Cowslip flower color: Yellow and Yellow Orange
- Mountain Cowslip leaf color: Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Mountain Cowslip
Care of Ajwain plant and Mountain Cowslip 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 Mountain Cowslip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mountain Cowslip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.