Herb Robert

Caraway

About Herb Robert and Caraway

Herb Robert

Caraway

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What is

Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Biennial

Type

Herbs

Origin

Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America

Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia

Types

Geranium robertianum

Herb

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Shaded sites, Waste areas

Cultivated Beds

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

8-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

A2, A3, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm50.80 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Magenta, Rose

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Dark Red

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

Medium

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers

Fertilizers

Self-fertile

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas

Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bugs

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Insect Repellent

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers

Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root, Whole plant

Leaves, Root, Seeds

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item

Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GERANIUM robertianum

CARUM carvi

Common Name

Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin

Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin

In Hindi

जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट

शाहजीरा

In German

Kraut Robert

Kümmel

In French

herbe à Robert

carvi

In Spanish

hierba de San Roberto

alcaravea

In Greek

βότανο Robert

κύμινο

In Portuguese

erva robert

alcaravia

In Polish

herb robert

kminek

In Latin

Robertus herba

Caraway

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Apiales

Family

Geraniaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Geranium

Carum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

7520

1 27800

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Properties of Herb Robert and Caraway

Wondering what are the properties of Herb Robert and Caraway? We provide you with everything About Herb Robert and Caraway. Herb Robert doesn't have thorns and Caraway doesn't have thorns. Also Herb Robert does not have fragrant flowers. Herb Robert has allergic reactions like and Caraway has allergic reactions like . 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 Herb Robert and Caraway and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Herb Robert and Caraway

Season and care of Herb Robert and Caraway is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Caraway Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Caraway season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Herb Robert and Caraway Physical Information

Herb Robert and Caraway physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Caraway are as follows:

Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Caraway flower color: White
Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Herb Robert and Caraway

Care of Herb Robert and Caraway include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caraway needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.