Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
6-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Purple, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Dogs
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
Cape Daisy
In German
Sternanis
Cape Daisy
In French
Anis étoilé
Cape Daisy
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Margarita del Cabo
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
Cape Daisy
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Cape Daisy
In Polish
Anyż
Cape Daisy
In Latin
Star Anise
Cape Daisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Asterales
Family
Illiciaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Illicium
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Illicieae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Cape Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Cape Daisy? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Cape Daisy. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Cape Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Cape Daisy
Season and care of Star Anise and Cape Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Cape Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cape Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Cape Daisy is Neutral.
Star Anise and Cape Daisy Physical Information
Star Anise and Cape Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Cape Daisy are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
- Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Star Anise and Cape Daisy
Care of Star Anise and Cape Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.