Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern United States
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not Available
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Compost
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Dogs
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Garden Onion, White Onion
In German
Sternanis
Zwiebel
In French
Anis étoilé
Oignon
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Cebolla
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Cebola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Asparagales
Family
Illiciaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Star Anise and White Onion
Season and care of Star Anise and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
Star Anise and White Onion Physical Information
Star Anise and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and White Onion are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Star Anise and White Onion
Care of Star Anise and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
