Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Star anise and more
Vine, Flowering plant
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-13
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
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Purple, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Black
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
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
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 Soil well drained, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
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
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Common Name
Anise
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
शकरकन्द
In German
Anis
Süßkartoffel
In French
Anis
Patate douce
In Spanish
Anís
Ipomoea batatas
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Sweet potato
In Portuguese
anis
Batata-doce
In Polish
Anyż
Wilec ziemniaczany
In Latin
Anethum
Ipomoea batatas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Anise and Sweet Potato Vine
Season and care of Anise and Sweet Potato Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Sweet Potato Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Sweet Potato Vine season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anise and Sweet Potato Vine Physical Information
Anise and Sweet Potato Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Anise and Sweet Potato Vine are as follows:
Care of Anise and Sweet Potato Vine
Care of Anise and Sweet Potato Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Sweet Potato Vine pruning is done 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 Sweet Potato Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.