Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Aquatics
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, California, Canada
Types
Star anise and more
Typha angustifolia
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Bog Garden, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-10
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Flat, Narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, 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
Needs Very high moisture
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Wildlife
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
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 a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
TYPHA angustifolia
Common Name
Anise
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Narrowleaf Cattail
In German
Anis
Schmalblättriger Cattail
In French
Anis
Narrowleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Anís
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
στενόφυλλα Cattail
In Portuguese
anis
Narrowleaf Tifa
In Polish
Anyż
Wąskolistne Cattail
In Latin
Anethum
Cattail glaucescens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Anise and Narrowleaf Cattail
Season and care of Anise and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anise and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information
Anise and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:
Care of Anise and Narrowleaf Cattail
Care of Anise and Narrowleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.