Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Grass
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Star anise and more
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Brown, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
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Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Do not prune during shooting season
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
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 Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
HORDEUM vulgare
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
κριθάρι
In Portuguese
anis
cevada
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Anise and Barley
Season and care of Anise and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Barley season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Barley is .
Anise and Barley Physical Information
Anise and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Barley height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Barley are as follows:
Care of Anise and Barley
Care of Anise and Barley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.