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Bunium

Buniumafghanicum

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Family

Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Bunium (BOO-nee-um)

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Species

afghanicum (af-GAN-ee-kum)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Shiny/Glossy

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Category

Annuals

Herbs

Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Orange/Apricot

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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