Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Star anise and more
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Average
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Thoroughly
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Average
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Gladiolus
Anise
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
सौंफ़ का पौध
In Spanish
Gladiolus
Anís
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
anis
In Latin
Gladiolus
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Gladiolus
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Anise
Season and care of Gladiolus and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Anise season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Gladiolus and Anise Physical Information
Gladiolus and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Anise are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Gladiolus and Anise
Care of Gladiolus and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.