Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
China, Japan, Korea
Types
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-8
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
Orange, Orange Red, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
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
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUMINUM cyminum
LILIUM lancifolium
Common Name
Cumin
Tiger Lily
In Hindi
जीरा संयंत्र
टाइगर लिली
In German
Kümmelpflanze
Tiger Lily
In French
Usine de cumin
Tiger Lily
In Spanish
planta de comino
lirio de tigre
In Greek
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
In Portuguese
Cumin planta
Tiger Lily
In Polish
Kmin roślin
Tygrys Lily
In Latin
Cumin plant
Lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocots
Tribe
Scandiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cumin and Tiger Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Cumin and Tiger Lily? We provide you with everything About Cumin and Tiger Lily. Cumin doesn't have thorns and Tiger Lily 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 Tiger Lily 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 Tiger Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cumin and Tiger Lily
Season and care of Cumin and Tiger Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Cumin and Tiger Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tiger Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cumin is Loam, Sand and for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Cumin and Tiger Lily Physical Information
Cumin and Tiger Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cumin and Tiger Lily are as follows:
Care of Cumin and Tiger Lily
Care of Cumin and Tiger Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cumin pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tiger Lily 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 Tiger Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.