Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Star anise and more
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Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
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
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
ERICA carnea
Common Name
Anise
Winter heath
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
अल्पाइन हीथ
In German
Anis
Alpine Heath
In French
Anis
Alpine Heath
In Spanish
Anís
Alpine Heath
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Alpine Heath
In Portuguese
anis
Alpine Heath
In Polish
Anyż
Alpine Heath
In Latin
Anethum
Alpini Heath
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Anise and Alpine Heath
Season and care of Anise and Alpine Heath is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Alpine Heath Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Alpine Heath season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral.
Anise and Alpine Heath Physical Information
Anise and Alpine Heath physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Anise and Alpine Heath are as follows:
Anise flower color: White
Anise leaf color: Green
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Care of Anise and Alpine Heath
Care of Anise and Alpine Heath include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.