Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Asia
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Star anise and more
Habitat
-
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright direct sunlight
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Pimpinella anisum
In Hindi
Hosta
सौंफ़ का पौध
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Liliaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hosta and Anise
Season and care of Hosta and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Anise season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Hosta and Anise Physical Information
Hosta and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Anise are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Hosta and Anise
Care of Hosta and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Hosta 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.