Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
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
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
CARUM carvi
Common Name
Nellie Stevens Holly
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
In Hindi
Nellie Stevens Holly
शाहजीरा
In German
Nellie Stevens Holly
Kümmel
In French
Nellie Stevens Holly
carvi
In Spanish
Nellie Stevens Holly
alcaravea
In Greek
Nellie Stevens Holly
κύμινο
In Portuguese
Nellie Stevens Holly
alcaravia
In Polish
Nellie Stevens Holly
kminek
In Latin
Nellie Stevens Holly
Caraway
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Apiales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Caraway
Season and care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Caraway is important to know. While considering everything about Nellie Stevens Holly and Caraway Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Caraway season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nellie Stevens Holly and Caraway Physical Information
Nellie Stevens Holly and Caraway physical information is very important for comparison. Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Nellie Stevens Holly and Caraway are as follows:
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Caraway flower color: White
- Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Caraway
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Caraway include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nellie Stevens Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers. In summer Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caraway needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.