Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Central America, North America
Types
Star anise and more
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-4
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Anise
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Anis
Wunderblume
In French
Anis
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Anís
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
anis
Maravilha
In Polish
Anyż
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Anethum
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apiaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Mirabilis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Anise and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Anise and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Anise and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Anise and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Anise flower color: White
Anise leaf color: Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Anise and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Anise and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.