Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Scilla siberica
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Roadsides
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Offsets, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Pest Free
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
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, poisonous if ingested
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, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SCILLA siberica
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Siberian Squill, Siberian Wood Squill
Cumin
In Hindi
Scilla siberica
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Sibirischer Blaustern
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Scille de Sibérie
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
siberica Scilla
planta de comino
In Greek
Scilla siberica
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Scilla siberica
Cumin planta
In Polish
Cebulica syberyjska
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Scilla siberica
Cumin plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Asparagaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Siberian Squill and Cumin
Season and care of Siberian Squill and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Squill and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Squill season is Spring and Cumin season is Spring. The type of soil for Siberian Squill is Loam and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Squill is Acidic, Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Squill and Cumin Physical Information
Siberian Squill and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Squill height is 20.30 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Siberian Squill and Cumin are as follows:
Siberian Squill flower color: Blue
Siberian Squill leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Siberian Squill and Cumin
Care of Siberian Squill and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Squill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Siberian Squill 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.