Persian Violet

Anise

About Persian Violet and Anise

Persian Violet

Anise

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Flowering Plants, Spices

Origin

Eastern Africa

Mediterranean, Southwest Asia

Types

Star anise and more

Number of Varieties

150

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Habitat

Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments

Thickets, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-124-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-4

Sunset Zone

H1, 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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm2.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm1.25 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

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

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Bright direct sunlight

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Bright direct sunlight

Pruning

Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth

Prune regularly

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Pollen

Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, constipation, Cough

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Edging, Feature Plant

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

Pimpinella anisum

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

Anise

In Hindi

persian violet

सौंफ़ का पौध

In German

persian violet

Anis

In French

persian violet

Anis

In Spanish

Violeta persa

Anís

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

γλυκάνισο

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

anis

In Polish

Persian Violet

Anyż

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

Anethum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Apiales

Family

Gentianaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Exacum

Pimpinella

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Exaceae

Subfamily

Number of Species

251

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Violet and Anise

Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Anise? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Anise. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Anise doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Anise has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Persian Violet and Anise and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Anise

Season and care of Persian Violet and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Anise season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

Persian Violet and Anise Physical Information

Persian Violet and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Anise are as follows:

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Anise flower color: White
Anise leaf color: Green

Care of Persian Violet and Anise

Care of Persian Violet and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Persian Violet 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.