Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
New Zealand
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Carex buchananii, Carex comans, Carex oshimensis, Carex testacea
Star anise and more
Habitat
Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
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
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
deer resistant
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, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
CAREX buchananii
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Leatherleaf Sedge
Anise
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Sedge
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Leatherleaf Sedge
Anis
In French
Leatherleaf Sedge
Anis
In Spanish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Anís
In Greek
Leatherleaf Sedge
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Leatherleaf Sedge
anis
In Polish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Anyż
In Latin
Leatherleaf Sedge
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Anise
Season and care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Sedge and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Leatherleaf Sedge and Anise Physical Information
Leatherleaf Sedge and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Sedge and Anise are as follows:
Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Anise
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Sedge pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Leatherleaf Sedge 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.