Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Star anise and more
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full 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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem 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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, 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
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Anise
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Texas Sage
In German
Anis
Texas Sage
In French
Anis
Texas Sage
In Spanish
Anís
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
anis
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Anyż
Texas Sage
In Latin
Anethum
Texas Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Anise and Texas Sage
Season and care of Anise and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Texas Sage season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anise and Texas Sage Physical Information
Anise and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Anise and Texas Sage are as follows:
Care of Anise and Texas Sage
Care of Anise and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Texas Sage 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 Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.