Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Grass
  
Origin
Southeastern United States
  
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Blue fescue, Large Blue fescue
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
  
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
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
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
  
Blue Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
  
Blue Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
  
Blue Green, Tan, Gray
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Compost
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Dogs
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
  
Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
  
Air purification, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers, Seeds
  
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
  
Insignificant
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
  
FESTUCA glauca 'Boulder Blue'
  
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
  
Blue Fescue, Boulder Blue Fescue
  
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
  
Boulder Blue Fescue
  
In German
Sternanis
  
Boulder Blau -Schwingel
  
In French
Anis étoilé
  
Boulder bleu fétuque
  
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
  
Boulder azul de la hierba festuca
  
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
  
Boulder μπλε γρασίδι φεστούκα
  
In Portuguese
Star Anise
  
Boulder Blue Grass festuca
  
In Polish
Anyż
  
Boulder niebieskie trawy kostrzewy
  
In Latin
Star Anise
  
Hyacintho herba, lapidem fescue
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Illiciales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Illiciaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Illicium
  
Festuca
  
Clade
Angiosperms
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Illicieae
  
Poeae
  
Subfamily
Illicioideae
  
Pooideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Star Anise and Boulder Blue Fescue
Season and care of Star Anise and Boulder Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Boulder Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boulder Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Star Anise and Boulder Blue Fescue Physical Information
Star Anise and Boulder Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Boulder Blue Fescue height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Boulder Blue Fescue are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Boulder Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Boulder Blue Fescue leaf color: Blue Green and Gray
Care of Star Anise and Boulder Blue Fescue
Care of Star Anise and Boulder Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boulder Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Boulder Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.