Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Not Available
Star anise and more
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Tropical regions
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, 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
Non Flowering Plant
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Whole plant
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
Lawns and Turf
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Italian Ryegrass
Anise
In Hindi
इतालवी ryegrass
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
italienisches Raigras
Anis
In French
Ray-grass italien
Anis
In Spanish
raigrás italiano
Anís
In Greek
Ιταλικά ήρα
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
azevém
anis
In Polish
życica wielokwiatowa
Anyż
In Latin
Italian ryegrass
Anethum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Italian Ryegrass and Anise
Season and care of Italian Ryegrass and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Ryegrass and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Italian Ryegrass and Anise Physical Information
Italian Ryegrass and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Italian Ryegrass and Anise are as follows:
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Anise
Care of Italian Ryegrass and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Italian Ryegrass 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.