Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Asia
Types
Not available
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water during periods of drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Heals cracked skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARUM carvi
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
Common Name
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
In Hindi
शाहजीरा
Garden Peony
In German
Kümmel
Garten -Pfingstrose
In French
carvi
Jardin Pivoine
In Spanish
alcaravea
Jardín Peony
In Greek
κύμινο
Κήπος Παιώνια
In Portuguese
alcaravia
Garden Peony
In Polish
kminek
Garden Peony
In Latin
Caraway
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Dilleniales
Family
Apiaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Caraway and Garden Peony
Season and care of Caraway and Garden Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Caraway and Garden Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caraway season is Summer and Fall and Garden Peony season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Garden Peony is Loam while the PH of soil for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garden Peony is Neutral.
Caraway and Garden Peony Physical Information
Caraway and Garden Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Caraway and Garden Peony are as follows:
Caraway flower color: White
Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Caraway and Garden Peony
Care of Caraway and Garden Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers and Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Caraway needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.