Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Southeastern United States
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, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Dogs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Sternanis
Große Bartgras
In French
Anis étoilé
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Anyż
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Star Anise
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Family
Illiciaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Illicium
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Illicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Big Bluestem
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Big Bluestem? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Big Bluestem. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Big Bluestem doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Big Bluestem 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 Big Bluestem and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Star Anise and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Star Anise and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Star Anise and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Star Anise and Big Bluestem
Care of Star Anise and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.