Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, 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
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Dogs
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
Sternanis
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
Anis étoilé
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
Anyż
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
Star Anise
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Malvales
Family
Illiciaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Star Anise and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of Star Anise and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
Star Anise and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
Star Anise and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
- Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Care of Star Anise and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of Star Anise and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.