Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
China, Japan
Types
Star anise and more
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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 more water during establishment
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
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
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Anise
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
pachysandra
In French
Anis
pachysandra
In Spanish
Anís
Pachysandra
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
anis
Pachysandra
In Latin
Anethum
Pachysandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Genus
Pimpinella
Pachysandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Anise and Pachysandra
Season and care of Anise and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Pachysandra season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Anise and Pachysandra Physical Information
Anise and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Pachysandra are as follows:
Care of Anise and Pachysandra
Care of Anise and Pachysandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.