Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Geranium robertianum
Star anise and more
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Pink, Magenta, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
-
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Anise
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Kraut Robert
Anis
In French
herbe à Robert
Anis
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Anís
In Greek
βότανο Robert
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
erva robert
anis
In Polish
herb robert
Anyż
In Latin
Robertus herba
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Geranium
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Anise
Season and care of Herb Robert and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Herb Robert and Anise Physical Information
Herb Robert and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert and Anise are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Herb Robert and Anise
Care of Herb Robert and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.