Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Violet
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
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, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration 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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Cumin
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Nickende Distel
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Musk Thistle
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
planta de comino
In Greek
musk Thistle
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
Cumin planta
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Cumin
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Musk Thistle and Cumin Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Cumin are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Cumin
Care of Musk Thistle and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Musk Thistle 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.