Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
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
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Wildflower
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MILIUM effusum
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Common Name
Millet Grass, Wood Millet
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
In Hindi
Milium effusum
चक्र फूल
In German
Wald-Flattergras
Sternanis
In French
millet étalé
Anis étoilé
In Spanish
effusum milium
Anís estrellado
In Greek
milium effusum
Γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
milium effusum
Star Anise
In Polish
prosownica rozpierzchła
Anyż
In Latin
milium effusum
Star Anise
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Illiciales
Family
Poaceae
Illiciaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Illicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Illicioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Milium Effusum and Star Anise
Wondering what are the properties of Milium Effusum and Star Anise? We provide you with everything About Milium Effusum and Star Anise. Milium Effusum doesn't have thorns and Star Anise doesn't have thorns. Also Milium Effusum does not have fragrant flowers. Milium Effusum 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 Milium Effusum and Star Anise and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Milium Effusum and Star Anise
Season and care of Milium Effusum and Star Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Milium Effusum and Star Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Milium Effusum season is Summer and Fall and Star Anise season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Milium Effusum is Clay, Loam and for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Milium Effusum is Acidic, Neutral and for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral.
Milium Effusum and Star Anise Physical Information
Milium Effusum and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Milium Effusum height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Milium Effusum and Star Anise are as follows:
Milium Effusum flower color: Not Available
Milium Effusum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
- Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Care of Milium Effusum and Star Anise
Care of Milium Effusum and Star Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Milium Effusum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Milium Effusum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.