Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Star anise and more
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, 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
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Anise
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Chincherinchee
In German
Anis
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Anis
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Anís
Chincherinchee
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
anis
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Anyż
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Anethum
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Apiaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Anise and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Anise and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Chincherinchee season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anise and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Anise and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Anise and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Care of Anise and Chincherinchee
Care of Anise and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.