Anise

Periwinkle

About Anise and Periwinkle

Anise

Periwinkle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Spices

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Mediterranean, Southwest Asia

Madagascar

Types

Star anise and more

Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color

Number of Varieties

030

0 40000

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Habitat

Thickets, Woods

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-4

12-1

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

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2.50 cm1.97 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1.25 cm2.96 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Magenta, Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Bright direct sunlight

Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Summer

Fall, Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Drought, Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period

Does not require lot of watering, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Bright direct sunlight

Partial shade

Pruning

Prune regularly

Prune ocassionally

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust

Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, constipation, Cough

Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

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

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edging, Feature Plant

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Pimpinella anisum

Catharanthus roseus

Common Name

Anise

Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle

In Hindi

सौंफ़ का पौध

Periwinkle

In German

Anis

Immergrün

In French

Anis

Pervenche

In Spanish

Anís

Bígaro

In Greek

γλυκάνισο

μυρτιά

In Portuguese

anis

Mirta

In Polish

Anyż

Barwinek

In Latin

Anethum

Periwinkle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Mollusca

Class

Magnoliopsida

Gastropoda

Order

Apiales

Geraniales

Family

Apiaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Pimpinella

Catharanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Anise and Periwinkle

Wondering what are the properties of Anise and Periwinkle? We provide you with everything About Anise and Periwinkle. Anise doesn't have thorns and Periwinkle doesn't have thorns. Also Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Anise has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Periwinkle has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Anise and Periwinkle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Anise and Periwinkle

Season and care of Anise and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Periwinkle season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

Anise and Periwinkle Physical Information

Anise and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Anise and Periwinkle are as follows:

Anise flower color: White
Anise leaf color: Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Anise and Periwinkle

Care of Anise and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.