Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
-
Star anise and more
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Anise
In Hindi
pinkroot
सौंफ़ का पौध
In Greek
Spigelia
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Spigelia
anis
In Latin
Spigelia
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Apiales
Family
Loganiceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Spigelia
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Anise
Season and care of Pinkroot and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Anise season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Pinkroot and Anise Physical Information
Pinkroot and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Anise are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Pinkroot and Anise
Care of Pinkroot and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Pinkroot 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.