Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water when soil is dry
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, 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
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Dogs
Not Available
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
In German
Sternanis
Schnittlauch
In French
Anis étoilé
Ciboulette
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Cebollino
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Cebolinha
In Polish
Anyż
Szczypiorek
In Latin
Star Anise
Sectivi porri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Asparagales
Family
Illiciaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Illicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Star Anise and Chives
Season and care of Star Anise and Chives is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Chives Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chives season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chives is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Chives is Neutral.
Star Anise and Chives Physical Information
Star Anise and Chives physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Chives are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Chives flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Chives leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Star Anise and Chives
Care of Star Anise and Chives include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chives needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.