Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Japan
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
not available
Star anise and more
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
White, Dark Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown 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
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration 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, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
CALANTHE discolor
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
Anise
In Hindi
Ground Orchid
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Ground Orchid
Anis
In French
Ground Orchid
Anis
In Spanish
Ground Orchid
Anís
In Greek
Ground Orchid
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Ground Orchid
anis
In Polish
Ground Orchid
Anyż
In Latin
Ground Orchid
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Bletilla
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Arethuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Ground Orchid and Anise
Season and care of Ground Orchid and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Ground Orchid and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ground Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Anise season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Ground Orchid and Anise Physical Information
Ground Orchid and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Ground Orchid and Anise are as follows:
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Ground Orchid and Anise
Care of Ground Orchid and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Ground Orchid 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.