Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
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Types
Star anise and more
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, 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
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, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Common Name
Anise
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
firethorn
In Spanish
Anís
firethorn
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
firethorn
In Portuguese
anis
firethorn
In Latin
Anethum
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pimpinella
Pyracantha
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Anise and Firethorn
Season and care of Anise and Firethorn is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Firethorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Firethorn season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anise and Firethorn Physical Information
Anise and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Firethorn are as follows:
Care of Anise and Firethorn
Care of Anise and Firethorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.