Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Grass
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Star anise and more
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Pollution, 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
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
No pruning needed
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, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds, 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 Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Anise
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Anis
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Anis
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Anís
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
anis
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Anyż
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Anethum
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Genus
Pimpinella
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Anise and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Anise and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Blue Grama Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Anise and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Anise and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Anise and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Care of Anise and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Anise and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.