Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
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Types
Star anise and more
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-10
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Lobed
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
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
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Anise
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Anis
Crapemyrtle
In French
Anis
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Anís
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
anis
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Anyż
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Anethum
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Anise and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Anise and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Crapemyrtle season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Anise and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Anise and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Care of Anise and Crapemyrtle
Care of Anise and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.