Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Winter heath
Cumin
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Alpine Heath
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Alpine Heath
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
planta de comino
In Greek
Alpine Heath
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Cumin planta
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Cumin plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Cumin
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Alpine Heath and Cumin Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Cumin are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Cumin
Care of Alpine Heath and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.