Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Star anise and more
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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
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/Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Arthritis, Inflammation
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
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 for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Anise
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Tomatillos
In German
Anis
Tomatillos
In French
Anis
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Anís
Tomatillos
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
anis
Tomatillos
In Polish
Anyż
Tomatillos
In Latin
Anethum
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Physalis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Anise and Tomatillo
Season and care of Anise and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Tomatillo season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Anise and Tomatillo Physical Information
Anise and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Tomatillo are as follows:
Care of Anise and Tomatillo
Care of Anise and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.