Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
-
Star anise and more
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-9
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
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant
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
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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.