Crocus

Anise

About Crocus and Anise

Crocus

Anise

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb, Flowering Plants

Flowering Plants, Spices

Origin

Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China

Mediterranean, Southwest Asia

Types

Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii

Star anise and more

Number of Varieties

900

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Habitat

Scrubs, Woods

Thickets, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-84-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-4

Sunset Zone

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

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.00 cm2.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

5.10 cm1.25 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Gray Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Bright direct sunlight

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Winter

Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loamy

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part sun

Bright direct sunlight

Pruning

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

Prune regularly

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Gout

Asthma, constipation, Cough

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edging, Feature Plant

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Crocus Longiflorus

Pimpinella anisum

Common Name

Crocus

Anise

In Hindi

Crocus

सौंफ़ का पौध

In German

Krokus

Anis

In French

Crocus

Anis

In Spanish

Azafrán

Anís

In Greek

κρόκος

γλυκάνισο

In Portuguese

Açafrão

anis

In Polish

Krokus

Anyż

In Latin

Erocum

Anethum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Apiales

Family

Iridaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Crocus

Pimpinella

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Crocoideae

Number of Species

901

1 27800

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Properties of Crocus and Anise

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

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Season and Care of Crocus and Anise

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

Crocus and Anise Physical Information

Crocus and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Anise are as follows:

Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Anise flower color: White
Anise leaf color: Green

Care of Crocus and Anise

Care of Crocus and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Crocus 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.