Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Southeastern United States
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 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
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Compost
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Dogs
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Italian Ryegrass
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
इतालवी ryegrass
In German
Sternanis
italienisches Raigras
In French
Anis étoilé
Ray-grass italien
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
raigrás italiano
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
Ιταλικά ήρα
In Portuguese
Star Anise
azevém
In Polish
Anyż
życica wielokwiatowa
In Latin
Star Anise
Italian ryegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Illiciaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Illicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Italian Ryegrass
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Italian Ryegrass? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Italian Ryegrass. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Italian Ryegrass doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Italian Ryegrass 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 Italian Ryegrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Italian Ryegrass
Season and care of Star Anise and Italian Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Italian Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star Anise and Italian Ryegrass Physical Information
Star Anise and Italian Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Italian Ryegrass are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Star Anise and Italian Ryegrass
Care of Star Anise and Italian Ryegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.