Life Span
Perennial
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
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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
Flower Color
White
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
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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
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Anise
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Periwinkle
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
μυρτιά
In Latin
Anethum
Periwinkle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Family
Apiaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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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:
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.