Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Blue Princess Holly
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
BluePrincess Holly Plant
In German
Sternanis
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
In French
Anis étoilé
BluePrincess houx Plante
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
In Portuguese
Star Anise
BluePrincess Planta Holly
In Polish
Anyż
BluePrincess Holly roślin
In Latin
Star Anise
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Illiciales
Aquifoliales
Family
Illiciaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Illicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Blue Princess Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Blue Princess Holly? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Blue Princess Holly. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Blue Princess Holly 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 Princess Holly 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 Princess Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Blue Princess Holly
Season and care of Star Anise and Blue Princess Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Blue Princess Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Princess Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Star Anise and Blue Princess Holly Physical Information
Star Anise and Blue Princess Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Blue Princess Holly are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
- Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Star Anise and Blue Princess Holly
Care of Star Anise and Blue Princess Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.