Plants > Climbers

caraway

Carum carvi

Fragrant

Genus: Carum
Family: Apiaceae
Common Names: ammi, caroy, meeting seed

About this plant

An upright biennial with aromatic, 2- to 3-pinnate leaves divided into linear segments, and umbels of small white flowers in summer, followed by strongly aromatic fruits

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoam

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in light, fertile well-drained soil in full sun; will tolerate heavier soils. Dislikes transplanting

Pruning

Leave to set seed

Propagation

Propagate by seed, transplant seedlings when small to avoid bolting

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years