Alpine Heath

Anise

About Alpine Heath and Anise

Alpine Heath

Anise

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Flowering Plants, Spices

Origin

Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe

Mediterranean, Southwest Asia

Types

Star anise and more

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads

Thickets, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-74-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

9-4

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Prostrate/Trailing

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm2.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm1.25 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender

White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brown

Gray Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Burgundy

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Burgundy

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Bright direct sunlight

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Late Winter

Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Bright direct sunlight

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune regularly

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, constipation, Cough

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall

Edging, Feature Plant

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ERICA carnea

Pimpinella anisum

Common Name

Winter heath

Anise

In Hindi

अल्पाइन हीथ

सौंफ़ का पौध

In German

Alpine Heath

Anis

In French

Alpine Heath

Anis

In Spanish

Alpine Heath

Anís

In Greek

Alpine Heath

γλυκάνισο

In Portuguese

Alpine Heath

anis

In Polish

Alpine Heath

Anyż

In Latin

Alpini Heath

Anethum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Apiales

Family

Ericaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Erica

Pimpinella

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Ericeae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

601

1 27800

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Properties of Alpine Heath and Anise

Wondering what are the properties of Alpine Heath and Anise? We provide you with everything About Alpine Heath and Anise. Alpine Heath doesn't have thorns and Anise doesn't have thorns. Also Alpine Heath does not have fragrant flowers. Alpine Heath has allergic reactions like and Anise has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alpine Heath and Anise and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Anise

Season and care of Alpine Heath and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

Alpine Heath and Anise Physical Information

Alpine Heath and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Anise are as follows:

Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Anise flower color: White
Anise leaf color: Green

Care of Alpine Heath and Anise

Care of Alpine Heath and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.