Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States
Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
gardens, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 6
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Palmate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Dogs
Butterflies
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Delphinium elatum
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
अल्पाइन Delphinium
In German
Sternanis
Alpine Delphinium
In French
Anis étoilé
Alpine Delphinium
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Alpine Delphinium
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
Alpine Δελφίνιο
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Alpine Delphinium
In Polish
Anyż
Alpine Delphinium
In Latin
Star Anise
Alpine Delphinium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Ranunculales
Family
Illiciaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Illicium
Delphinium
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Illicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Alpine Delphinium
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Alpine Delphinium? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Alpine Delphinium. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Alpine Delphinium doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Alpine Delphinium has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting. 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 Star Anise and Alpine Delphinium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Alpine Delphinium
Season and care of Star Anise and Alpine Delphinium is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Alpine Delphinium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alpine Delphinium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star Anise and Alpine Delphinium Physical Information
Star Anise and Alpine Delphinium physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Star Anise and Alpine Delphinium are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
- Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Care of Star Anise and Alpine Delphinium
Care of Star Anise and Alpine Delphinium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.