Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Star anise and more
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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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Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
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
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
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Part sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Anise
Common Mallow
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
malva neglecta
In German
Anis
malva neglecta
In French
Anis
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Anís
Malva neglecta
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
anis
malva neglecta
In Polish
Anyż
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Anethum
neglecta malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Anise and Common Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Anise and Common Mallow? We provide you with everything About Anise and Common Mallow. Anise doesn't have thorns and Common Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Anise has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Common Mallow has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Anise and Common Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Anise and Common Mallow
Season and care of Anise and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Common Mallow season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Anise and Common Mallow Physical Information
Anise and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Anise and Common Mallow are as follows:
Care of Anise and Common Mallow
Care of Anise and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.