Big Bluestem

Anise

About Big Bluestem and Anise

Big Bluestem

Anise

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Grass

Flowering Plants, Spices

Origin

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico

Mediterranean, Southwest Asia

Types

Star anise and more

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods

Thickets, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-74-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7 - 1

9-4

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.10 cm2.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

152.40 cm1.25 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Gray Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Bright direct sunlight

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Bright direct sunlight

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Prune regularly

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Butterflies

Allergy

Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, constipation, Cough

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Food for animals

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower

Edging, Feature Plant

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANDROPOGON gerardii

Pimpinella anisum

Common Name

Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot

Anise

In Hindi

Big Bluestem grass

सौंफ़ का पौध

In German

Große Bartgras

Anis

In French

Barbon de Gérard herbe

Anis

In Spanish

hierba andropogon grande

Anís

In Greek

Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι

γλυκάνισο

In Portuguese

Vetiver grande grama

anis

In Polish

Big Bluestem trawa

Anyż

In Latin

Big bluestem herba

Anethum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Lillosida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poaceae

Apiales

Family

Poaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Andropogon

Pimpinella

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1501

1 27800

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Properties of Big Bluestem and Anise

Wondering what are the properties of Big Bluestem and Anise? We provide you with everything About Big Bluestem and Anise. Big Bluestem doesn't have thorns and Anise doesn't have thorns. Also Big Bluestem does not have fragrant flowers. Big Bluestem has allergic reactions like and Anise has allergic reactions like . 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 Big Bluestem and Anise and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Anise

Season and care of Big Bluestem and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

Big Bluestem and Anise Physical Information

Big Bluestem and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Anise are as follows:

Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Anise flower color: White
Anise leaf color: Green

Care of Big Bluestem and Anise

Care of Big Bluestem and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Big Bluestem 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.