Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Eastern Africa
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
-
Star anise and more
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-9
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
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
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
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Apiales
Family
Gentianaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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.