Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Types
Star anise and more
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-7
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
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
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
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
-
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 Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
PHLOX douglasii
Common Name
Anise
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Phlox plant
In German
Anis
Phlox Pflanze
In French
Anis
plante Phlox
In Spanish
Anís
planta de Phlox
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
φυτό phlox
In Portuguese
anis
planta Phlox
In Polish
Anyż
Phlox roślin
In Latin
Anethum
plantae Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Anise and Phlox
Season and care of Anise and Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Phlox season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Phlox is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Anise and Phlox Physical Information
Anise and Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Anise and Phlox are as follows:
Anise flower color: White
Anise leaf color: Green
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Anise and Phlox
Care of Anise and Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.