Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
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
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Cumin
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Echte Kamille
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Matricaria recutita
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
planta de comino
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Cumin planta
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Cumin plant
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Scandiceae
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Cumin
Season and care of German Chamomile and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Cumin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
German Chamomile and Cumin Physical Information
German Chamomile and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Cumin are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of German Chamomile and Cumin
Care of German Chamomile and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer German Chamomile 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.