Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Fruit
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Star anise and more
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, 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
occasional watering once established, 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, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
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
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
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
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Anise
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
White Currant
In German
Anis
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Anis
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Anís
grosella blanca
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
white currant
In Portuguese
anis
groselha-branca
In Polish
Anyż
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Anethum
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Anise and White Currant
Season and care of Anise and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and White Currant season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Anise and White Currant Physical Information
Anise and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and White Currant are as follows:
Care of Anise and White Currant
Care of Anise and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and White Currant 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 White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.