Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Texas
Types
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Insects
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
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
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUMINUM cyminum
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Cumin
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
जीरा संयंत्र
Mexican primrose
In German
Kümmelpflanze
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Usine de cumin
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
planta de comino
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Cumin planta
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Kmin roślin
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Cumin plant
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Scandiceae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cumin and Mexican primrose
Wondering what are the properties of Cumin and Mexican primrose? We provide you with everything About Cumin and Mexican primrose. Cumin doesn't have thorns and Mexican primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Cumin does not have fragrant flowers. Cumin has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes and wheezing and Mexican primrose has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cumin and Mexican primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cumin and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Cumin and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Cumin and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cumin is Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cumin and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Cumin and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cumin and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
Cumin leaf color: Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Cumin and Mexican primrose
Care of Cumin and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cumin pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.