Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Star anise and more
-
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Crimson
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
-
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, 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
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Anise
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Anis
Kracher penstemon
In French
Anis
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Anís
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
anis
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Anyż
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Anethum
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Apiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Anise and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Anise and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Anise and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Anise and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Anise and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Care of Anise and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Anise and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.