Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern United States
Types
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Dogs
Allergy
Not Available
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LOROPETALUM chinense
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Common Name
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
In Hindi
Loropetalum
चक्र फूल
In German
Loropetalum
Sternanis
In French
Loropetalum
Anis étoilé
In Spanish
Loropetalum
Anís estrellado
In Greek
Loropetalum
Γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Loropetalum
Star Anise
In Polish
Loropetalum
Anyż
In Latin
Loropetalum
Star Anise
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Illiciales
Family
Hamamelidaceae
Illiciaceae
Genus
Loropetalum
Illicium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Illicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Illicioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Loropetalum Chinese and Star Anise
Wondering what are the properties of Loropetalum Chinese and Star Anise? We provide you with everything About Loropetalum Chinese and Star Anise. Loropetalum Chinese doesn't have thorns and Star Anise doesn't have thorns. Also Loropetalum Chinese does not have fragrant flowers. Loropetalum Chinese has allergic reactions like Not Available and Star Anise has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Loropetalum Chinese and Star Anise and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Star Anise
Season and care of Loropetalum Chinese and Star Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Loropetalum Chinese and Star Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam and for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral and for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral.
Loropetalum Chinese and Star Anise Physical Information
Loropetalum Chinese and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Loropetalum Chinese and Star Anise are as follows:
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
- Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Star Anise
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Star Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth and Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
