Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-9
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
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
White, Purple
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
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
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
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
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
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
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
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUMINUM cyminum
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Cumin
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
जीरा संयंत्र
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Kümmelpflanze
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Usine de cumin
Millefeuille
In Spanish
planta de comino
La milenrama
In Greek
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Cumin planta
milefólio
In Polish
Kmin roślin
krwawnika
In Latin
Cumin plant
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Number of Species
100
110
Properties of Cumin and Yarrow
Wondering what are the properties of Cumin and Yarrow? We provide you with everything About Cumin and Yarrow. Cumin doesn't have thorns and Yarrow 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 Yarrow 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 Yarrow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cumin and Yarrow
Season and care of Cumin and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Cumin and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cumin is Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Cumin and Yarrow Physical Information
Cumin and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Cumin and Yarrow are as follows:
Care of Cumin and Yarrow
Care of Cumin and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.