Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Star anise and more
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Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray 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
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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, 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, 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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of 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
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Anise
Crested Iris
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Anis
Crested Iris
In French
Anis
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Anís
Crested Iris
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
anis
Crested Iris
In Polish
Anyż
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Anethum
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Apiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Anise and Crested Iris
Season and care of Anise and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Crested Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anise and Crested Iris Physical Information
Anise and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Anise and Crested Iris are as follows:
Anise flower color: White
Anise leaf color: Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Anise and Crested Iris
Care of Anise and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.