Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Flowering Plants, Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
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Types
Star anise and more
Mimulus
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-10
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Larva
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Antiseptic, Burns
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
Diplacus aurantiacus
Common Name
Anise
Magic Mix Monkey-flower, Monkey-flower
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Monkey Flower
In German
Anis
Monkey Flower
In French
Anis
Monkey Flower
In Spanish
Anís
Monkey Flower
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Monkey Flower
In Portuguese
anis
Monkey Flower
In Polish
Anyż
Monkey Flower
In Latin
Anethum
Monkey Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Diplacus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Anise and Monkey-flower
Season and care of Anise and Monkey-flower is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Monkey-flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Monkey-flower season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Monkey-flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Monkey-flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Anise and Monkey-flower Physical Information
Anise and Monkey-flower physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Monkey-flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Monkey-flower are as follows:
Anise flower color: White
Anise leaf color: Green
Monkey-flower flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Rose
- Monkey-flower leaf color: Green
Care of Anise and Monkey-flower
Care of Anise and Monkey-flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Monkey-flower 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 Monkey-flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.