Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
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, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Dogs
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Beautification, 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, Root
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
Dutch Iris
In German
Sternanis
Dutch Iris
In French
Anis étoilé
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Dutch Iris
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Dutch Iris
In Polish
Anyż
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Star Anise
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Asparagales
Family
Illiciaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Dutch Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Dutch Iris? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Dutch Iris. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Dutch Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Dutch Iris 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 Dutch Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Star Anise and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dutch Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star Anise and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Star Anise and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Star Anise and Dutch Iris
Care of Star Anise and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dutch Iris 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 Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.