Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Star anise and more
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Light
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Light
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
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
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Not Available
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Anise
In Hindi
Hydrangea
सौंफ़ का पौध
In Spanish
Hortensia
Anís
In Greek
υδραγεία
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
anis
In Latin
Hibiscus
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Pimpinella
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Anise
Season and care of Hydrangea and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Anise season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Hydrangea and Anise Physical Information
Hydrangea and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Anise are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Anise
Care of Hydrangea and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Hydrangea 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.