Overview

Trachyspermum ammi is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Trachyspermum, part of the Apiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Trachyspermum ammi grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, low maintenance, conservatory and greenhouse, hedging and screens and wall side borders.

About

Trachyspermum ammi, commonly called Ajowan, is a climbing member of the Apiaceae with evergreen foliage. It favours full sun or partial shade on well-drained loam or sandy soils and tolerates acid to alkaline pH. Best placed in sheltered, south-, west- or east-facing positions, it carries a UK hardiness rating of H4 (average hardy). Flowering occurs from July to September.

About the genus

Ajwain or ajowan —also known as ajowan caraway, thymol seeds, bishop's weed, or carom—is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. Both the leaves and the seed‑like fruit of the plant are consumed by humans.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Trachyspermum

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Trachyspermum ammi size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance, Conservatory and greenhouse, Hedging and screens, Wall side borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Trachyspermum ammi

Propagation

Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings

Pest resistance

Cushion scale, Mealybugs, Glasshouse red spider mite

Disease resistance

Honey fungus

Frequently asked questions