Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Southeastern United States
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 7
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Creamy Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Tan
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, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Dogs
Butterflies
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Stem
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
ELYMUS glaucus
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
Blue Lyme Grass
In German
Sternanis
Blau Lyme Grass
In French
Anis étoilé
Bleu Lyme Herbe
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Azul hierba de Lyme
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
Μπλε Lyme Grass
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Azul Lyme grama
In Polish
Anyż
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
In Latin
Star Anise
Blue Lyme Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Cyperales
Family
Illiciaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Illicieae
Triticeae
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Blue Lyme Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Blue Lyme Grass? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Blue Lyme Grass. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Blue Lyme Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Blue Lyme Grass 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 Blue Lyme Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Blue Lyme Grass
Season and care of Star Anise and Blue Lyme Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Blue Lyme Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lyme Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star Anise and Blue Lyme Grass Physical Information
Star Anise and Blue Lyme Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Blue Lyme Grass are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Blue Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
- Blue Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Star Anise and Blue Lyme Grass
Care of Star Anise and Blue Lyme Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lyme Grass pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune grass to maintain level. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lyme Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.