Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Herbs
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Star anise and more
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
-
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 ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune regularly
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root, 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
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Anise
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Anis
Kraut Robert
In French
Anis
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Anís
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
anis
erva robert
In Polish
Anyż
herb robert
In Latin
Anethum
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Anise and Herb Robert
Season and care of Anise and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Herb Robert season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anise and Herb Robert Physical Information
Anise and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Anise and Herb Robert are as follows:
Care of Anise and Herb Robert
Care of Anise and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.