Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
United States
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Rich Woods
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender, White
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
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
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Phlox bifida
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Phlox bifida, Phlox
Cumin
In Hindi
Phlox bifida
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Phlox bifida
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Phlox bifida
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Phlox bifida
planta de comino
In Greek
Phlox bifida
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Phlox bifida
Cumin planta
In Polish
Phlox bifida
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Phlox bifida
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Phlox bifida and Cumin
Season and care of Phlox bifida and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox bifida and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox bifida season is Spring and Cumin season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox bifida is Loam and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox bifida is Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox bifida and Cumin Physical Information
Phlox bifida and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Phlox bifida and Cumin are as follows:
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
Phlox bifida leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Phlox bifida and Cumin
Care of Phlox bifida and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox bifida 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.