Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
North America
Types
Star anise and more
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-10
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Brown, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Dry, Light, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Dry, Light, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune regularly
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
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
As Fertilizers, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
Helianths Annuus
Common Name
Anise
Sunflower
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Sūrajamukhī
In German
Anis
Sonnenblume
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
anis
Girassol
In Polish
Anyż
słonecznik
In Latin
Anethum
Helianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Heilanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Helianthodeae
Season and Care of Anise and Sunflower
Season and care of Anise and Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Sunflower season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline.
Anise and Sunflower Physical Information
Anise and Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm. The color specification of Anise and Sunflower are as follows:
Care of Anise and Sunflower
Care of Anise and Sunflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.