Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Not Available
Star anise and more
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
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
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
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
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Not Available
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Celosia
Anise
In Hindi
Celosia
सौंफ़ का पौध
In Greek
Celosia
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Celosia
anis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Celosia and Anise
Season and care of Celosia and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Anise season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Celosia and Anise Physical Information
Celosia and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Anise are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Celosia and Anise
Care of Celosia and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Celosia 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.