Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
not available
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
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
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Cumin
In Hindi
southernwood
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Eberraute
Kümmelpflanze
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
planta de comino
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Cumin planta
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Southernwood
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Cumin
Season and care of Southernwood and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cumin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Cumin Physical Information
Southernwood and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Cumin are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Southernwood and Cumin
Care of Southernwood and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Southernwood 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.