Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Australia
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Not available
Star anise and more
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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, Rust aphids
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Anise
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Anis
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Anis
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
Anís
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
anis
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Anyż
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Alyogyne
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Anise
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Blue Hibiscus and Anise Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Anise are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Anise
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Blue Hibiscus 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.