Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Star anise and more
Papyrus
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-11
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, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, 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
-
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
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Anise
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
dwarf papyrus
In German
Anis
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Anis
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Anís
papiro enano
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
anis
papiro anão
In Polish
Anyż
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Anethum
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Anise and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Anise and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Dwarf Papyrus season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anise and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Anise and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Anise and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Care of Anise and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Anise and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.