Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Star anise and more
Habitat
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed
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
Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
NOLINA microcarpa
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Sacahuista, Palmilla
Anise
In Hindi
Bear Grass
सौंफ़ का पौध
In French
ours Herbe
Anis
In Spanish
Hierba de oso
Anís
In Greek
αρκούδα Grass
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
bear Grass
anis
In Latin
herbas ferunt
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Nolina Michx
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Bear Grass and Anise
Wondering what are the properties of Bear Grass and Anise? We provide you with everything About Bear Grass and Anise. Bear Grass doesn't have thorns and Anise doesn't have thorns. Also Bear Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bear Grass has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Anise has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bear Grass and Anise and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bear Grass and Anise
Season and care of Bear Grass and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Bear Grass and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Anise season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Bear Grass and Anise Physical Information
Bear Grass and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Bear Grass and Anise are as follows:
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Bear Grass and Anise
Care of Bear Grass and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bear Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Bear Grass 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.