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About Crimson Pygmy and Anise


About Anise and Crimson Pygmy


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Flowering Plants, Spices   

Origin
Japan   
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia   

Types
not available   
Star anise and more   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
0   
99+

Habitat
All sorts of environments   
Thickets, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
4-9   

AHS Heat Zone
8-5   
9-4   

Sunset Zone
A3, 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
Oval or Rounded   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
45.70 cm   
99+
2.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
61.00 cm   
99+
1.25 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Red   
Gray Green, Tan   

Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Acuminate   
Lobed   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Bright direct sunlight   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Slightly Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring   
Late Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Cuttings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Slightly Acidic   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Bright direct sunlight   

Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune regularly   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases   
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Unknown   
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Asthma, constipation, Cough   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
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, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall   
Edging, Feature Plant   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'   
Pimpinella anisum   

Common Name
Japanese Burberry   
Anise   

In Hindi
crimson pygmy   
सौंफ़ का पौध   

In German
crimson pygmy   
Anis   

In French
crimson pygmy   
Anis   

In Spanish
crimson pygmy   
Anís   

In Greek
crimson pygmy   
γλυκάνισο   

In Portuguese
crimson pygmy   
anis   

In Polish
crimson pygmy   
Anyż   

In Latin
crimson pygmy   
Anethum   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Ranunculales   
Apiales   

Family
Berberidaceae   
Apiaceae   

Genus
Berberis   
Pimpinella   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
1   
99+

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Properties of Crimson Pygmy and Anise

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

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Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Anise

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

Crimson Pygmy and Anise Physical Information

Crimson Pygmy and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Anise are as follows:

Care of Crimson Pygmy and Anise

Care of Crimson Pygmy and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Crimson Pygmy 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.

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