Meadow Saffron

Cumin

About Meadow Saffron and Cumin

Meadow Saffron

Cumin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Herbs

Origin

Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Types

boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii

White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-9999-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

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Plant Size

Minimum Height

12.70 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Dry root rot, Pest Free

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Whiteflies

Insects

Allergy

Poisonous to grazing animals

Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge

Beauty Benefits

Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti rheumatic, cathartic

Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Root

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'

CUMINUM cyminum

Common Name

Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron

Cumin

In Hindi

meadow saffron

जीरा संयंत्र

In German

Herbstzeitlose

Kümmelpflanze

In French

Colchique d'automne

Usine de cumin

In Spanish

Estado de conservación

planta de comino

In Greek

meadow saffron

εργοστάσιο κύμινο

In Portuguese

Colchicum autumnale

Cumin planta

In Polish

Colchicum autumnale

Kmin roślin

In Latin

autumnale

Cumin plant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Apiales

Family

Liliaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Colchicum

Cuminum

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Scandiceae

Subfamily

Apioideae

Number of Species

90100

1 27800

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Properties of Meadow Saffron and Cumin

Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Cumin? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Cumin. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Cumin doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Cumin has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals. 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 Meadow Saffron and Cumin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Cumin

Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Cumin season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.

Meadow Saffron and Cumin Physical Information

Meadow Saffron and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Cumin are as follows:

Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
Cumin leaf color: Green

Care of Meadow Saffron and Cumin

Care of Meadow Saffron and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Saffron 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.