Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Madagascar
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Star anise and more
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
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
Magenta, Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
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
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Catharanthus roseus
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
Anise
In Hindi
Periwinkle
सौंफ़ का पौध
In Greek
μυρτιά
γλυκάνισο
In Latin
Periwinkle
Anethum
Phylum
Mollusca
Magnoliophyta
Class
Gastropoda
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apocynaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Pimpinella
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Periwinkle and Anise
Season and care of Periwinkle and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Periwinkle and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Periwinkle season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter and Anise season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Periwinkle and Anise Physical Information
Periwinkle and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Periwinkle and Anise are as follows:
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Periwinkle and Anise
Care of Periwinkle and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Periwinkle 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.