Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Vines
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
United States, Mexico
Types
Star anise and more
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
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
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
Vine/Liana
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Vines
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
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Anise
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Boston Ivy
In German
Anis
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Anis
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Anís
Boston Ivy
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
anis
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Anyż
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Anethum
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pimpinella
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Anise and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Anise and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Boston Ivy season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anise and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Anise and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Anise and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Care of Anise and Boston Ivy
Care of Anise and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.