Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
South America
Types
Star anise and more
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-4
Not Available
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
not provided
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
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
Showy Purposes
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
Petunia
Common Name
Anise
Petunia
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Petunia
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
πετούνια
In Portuguese
anis
Petúnia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Petunioideae
Season and Care of Anise and Petunia
Season and care of Anise and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Petunia season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Petunia is Neutral.
Anise and Petunia Physical Information
Anise and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Anise and Petunia are as follows:
Anise flower color: White
Anise leaf color: Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Anise and Petunia
Care of Anise and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.