Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Star anise and more
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
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
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
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
Neutral
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
-
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy 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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Broccoli
Anise
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
सौंफ़ का पौध
In Greek
μπρόκολο
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
brócolis
anis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Brassica
Pimpinella
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Anise
Season and care of Broccoli and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Broccoli and Anise Physical Information
Broccoli and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Anise are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Anise
Care of Broccoli and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Broccoli 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.