Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Dogs
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
pinkroot
In German
Sternanis
Spigelia
In French
Anis étoilé
Spigelia
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Spigelia
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Spigelia
In Latin
Star Anise
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Gentianales
Family
Illiciaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Star Anise and Pinkroot
Season and care of Star Anise and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star Anise and Pinkroot Physical Information
Star Anise and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Pinkroot are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Star Anise and Pinkroot
Care of Star Anise and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.