Anise

Gomphrena

About Anise and Gomphrena

Anise

Gomphrena

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Flowering Plants, Spices

Tender Perennial

Origin

Mediterranean, Southwest Asia

Central America

Types

Star anise and more

Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Thickets, Woods

Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-99-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-4

12 - 1

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

A1, A2, A3, 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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2.50 cm30.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1.25 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Purple, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Gray Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Narrow oblong to elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Bright direct sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Summer

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period

Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Bright direct sunlight

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune regularly

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

14-14-14 Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust

Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, constipation, Cough

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Flowers

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 in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edging, Feature Plant

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Pimpinella anisum

GOMPHRENA globosa

Common Name

Anise

Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena

In Hindi

सौंफ़ का पौध

Gomphrena

In German

Anis

Gomphrena

In French

Anis

Gomphrena

In Spanish

Anís

Gomphrena

In Greek

γλυκάνισο

Gomphrena

In Portuguese

anis

Gomphrena

In Polish

Anyż

Gomphrena

In Latin

Anethum

Gomphrena

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Caryophyllales

Family

Apiaceae

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Pimpinella

Gomphrena

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

190

1 27800

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Properties of Anise and Gomphrena

Wondering what are the properties of Anise and Gomphrena? We provide you with everything About Anise and Gomphrena. Anise doesn't have thorns and Gomphrena doesn't have thorns. Also Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Anise has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Gomphrena has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Anise and Gomphrena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Anise and Gomphrena

Season and care of Anise and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Gomphrena season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Gomphrena is Neutral.

Anise and Gomphrena Physical Information

Anise and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Anise and Gomphrena are as follows:

Anise flower color: White
Anise leaf color: Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green

Care of Anise and Gomphrena

Care of Anise and Gomphrena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.