Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
No need to prune, 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
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
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
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
CUMINUM cyminum
In Hindi
Crocus
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Krokus
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Crocus
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Azafrán
planta de comino
In Greek
κρόκος
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Açafrão
Cumin planta
In Polish
Krokus
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Erocum
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Iridaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Crocoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crocus and Cumin
Season and care of Crocus and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Cumin season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crocus and Cumin Physical Information
Crocus and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is Not Available and width 5.10 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Cumin are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Crocus and Cumin
Care of Crocus and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Cumin pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crocus 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.