Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Star anise and more
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Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, 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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Cold, Fever
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
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Anise
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Red Elderberry
In German
Anis
Rote Holunder
In French
Anis
Red sureau
In Spanish
Anís
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
anis
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Anyż
Red Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Anise and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Anise and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Red Elderberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Anise and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Anise and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Care of Anise and Red Elderberry
Care of Anise and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.