Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
North America
Types
Not Available
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Brown, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
All year
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Light, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Light, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
As Fertilizers, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Helianths Annuus
Common Name
Nutmeg
Sunflower
In Hindi
जायफल
Sūrajamukhī
In German
Muskatnuss
Sonnenblume
In French
noix de muscade
Tournesol
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Girasol
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Girassol
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
słonecznik
In Latin
nutmeg
Helianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Myristica
Heilanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Myrteae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Helianthodeae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Sunflower
Season and care of Nutmeg and Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Sunflower season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Sunflower Physical Information
Nutmeg and Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Sunflower are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
- Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Nutmeg and Sunflower
Care of Nutmeg and Sunflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.