Carum carvi
CARAWAY
Apiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, SW Asia-Middle East

Other Botanical Names: Bunium carvi, Carum aromaticum, C. decussatum, C. gracile, C. officinale, C. rosellum, C. velenovskyi, Carvi careum, Falcaria carvifolia, Foeniculum carvi, Karos carvi, Ligusticum carvi, Pimpinella carvi, Selinum carvi, Seseli carum, S. carvi, Sium carum, S. carvi

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Carum carvi
CARAWAY
Apiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: mid summer

Leaves: aromatic

Edibility: culinary herb, edible seeds


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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