Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Star anise and more
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
-
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
-
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly
Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Anise
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Silver bells
In German
Anis
Silver bells
In French
Anis
Silver bells
In Spanish
Anís
Silver bells
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Silver bells
In Portuguese
anis
Silver bells
In Polish
Anyż
Silver bells
In Latin
Anethum
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Anise and Silver Bells
Season and care of Anise and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Silver Bells season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Silver Bells is .
Anise and Silver Bells Physical Information
Anise and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Anise and Silver Bells are as follows:
Care of Anise and Silver Bells
Care of Anise and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.