Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Melissa, Sachet
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
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
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
English Lavender
Cumin
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Lavande anglaise
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
planta de comino
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
Cumin planta
In Polish
English Lavender
Kmin roślin
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
Cumin plant
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of English Lavender and Cumin
Season and care of English Lavender and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
English Lavender and Cumin Physical Information
English Lavender and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Cumin are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of English Lavender and Cumin
Care of English Lavender and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches and Cumin pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.