Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, China, Korea
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Star anise and more
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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, Sky Blue, Indigo, Dark Blue
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Indeterminate
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
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Mushroom root rot
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
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Herb
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
CENTAUREA cyanus
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Batchelor's Buttons, Cornflower
Anise
In Hindi
Hydrangea
सौंफ़ का पौध
In Spanish
Hortensia
Anís
In Greek
υδραγεία
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
anis
In Latin
Hibiscus
Anethum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Centaurea
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cornflower and Anise
Season and care of Cornflower and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Cornflower and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Anise season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cornflower is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cornflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Cornflower and Anise Physical Information
Cornflower and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Cornflower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Cornflower and Anise are as follows:
Cornflower flower color: Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo and Dark Blue
Cornflower leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Cornflower and Anise
Care of Cornflower and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cornflower pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Cornflower 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.