Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Types
Star anise and more
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-10
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
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Winter
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune regularly
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Damping-off, Leaf spot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Rust, Slugs, Snails, Stem spot, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Stem
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Edging
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
Amaryllis belladonna
Common Name
Anise
Belladonna Lily or Naked Ladies
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Amaryllis
In Spanish
Anís
Amarillis
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
αμαρύλλις
In Portuguese
anis
Amarílis
In Latin
Anethum
Amaryllis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Apiaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Amaryllis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Anise and Amaryllis
Season and care of Anise and Amaryllis is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Amaryllis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Amaryllis season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Amaryllis is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Amaryllis is Acidic.
Anise and Amaryllis Physical Information
Anise and Amaryllis physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Amaryllis height is 1.00 cm and width 3.50 cm. The color specification of Anise and Amaryllis are as follows:
Anise flower color: White
Anise leaf color: Green
Amaryllis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Amaryllis leaf color: Green
Care of Anise and Amaryllis
Care of Anise and Amaryllis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Amaryllis pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amaryllis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.