Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
North America
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
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
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
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CARUM carvi
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
शाहजीरा
skyrocket juniper
In German
Kümmel
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
carvi
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
alcaravea
dispararse enebro
In Greek
κύμινο
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
alcaravia
foguete zimbro
In Polish
kminek
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Caraway
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Caraway and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Caraway and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Caraway and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caraway season is Summer and Fall and Skyrocket Juniper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Caraway and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Caraway and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Caraway and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Caraway flower color: White
Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Caraway and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Caraway and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.