Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Mediterranean
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Star anise and more
Habitat
Sandy areas
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
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 As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Artichoke
Anise
In Hindi
Artichoke
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Artischocke
Anis
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Anís
In Greek
αγκινάρα
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
anis
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Artichoke and Anise
Season and care of Artichoke and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Anise season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Artichoke and Anise Physical Information
Artichoke and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Anise are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Anise
Care of Artichoke and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.