Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Star anise and more
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Small oblong
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, 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, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
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 Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root, 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
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
AMMI majus
Common Name
Anise
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
बिशप निराना
In German
Anis
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Anis
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
anis
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Anyż
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Anethum
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pimpinella
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Anise and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Anise and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Bishop's Weed season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Anise and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Anise and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Care of Anise and Bishop's Weed
Care of Anise and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.