Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern United States
Types
Greener Pastures
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Olive
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Dogs
Allergy
Not Available
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ERAGROSTIS spectabilis
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Common Name
Purple Lovegrass
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
In Hindi
eragrostis spectabilis
चक्र फूल
In German
eragrostis spectabilis
Sternanis
In French
eragrostis spectabilis
Anis étoilé
In Spanish
Eragrostis spectabilis
Anís estrellado
In Greek
eragrostis spectabilis
Γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Eragrostis spectabilis
Star Anise
In Polish
Eragrostis okazałe
Anyż
In Latin
Eragrostis spectabilis
Star Anise
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Illiciales
Family
Poaceae
Illiciaceae
Genus
Eragrostis
Illicium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Illicieae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Illicioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Lovegrass and Star Anise
Season and care of Purple Lovegrass and Star Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Lovegrass and Star Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Lovegrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Star Anise season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Loam, Sand and for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral.
Purple Lovegrass and Star Anise Physical Information
Purple Lovegrass and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Lovegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Lovegrass and Star Anise are as follows:
Purple Lovegrass flower color: Purple
Purple Lovegrass leaf color: Light Green
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
- Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Star Anise
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Star Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Lovegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Purple Lovegrass 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.