Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Star anise and more
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-8
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
White
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Lance shaped
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
-
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
Requires regular watering
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
-
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root
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 a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
SCILLA
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Squill
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Anise and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Anise and Squill? We provide you with everything About Anise and Squill. Anise doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Anise has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Squill has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Anise and Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Anise and Squill
Season and care of Anise and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Squill season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Squill is .
Anise and Squill Physical Information
Anise and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Squill are as follows:
Anise flower color: White
Anise leaf color: Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Anise and Squill
Care of Anise and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Squill pruning is done . In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.