Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
-
Star anise and more
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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 Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, 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, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Anise
In Hindi
Stevia
सौंफ़ का पौध
In Greek
Stevia
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Stevia
anis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Stevia and Anise
Season and care of Stevia and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Anise season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Stevia and Anise Physical Information
Stevia and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Anise are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Stevia and Anise
Care of Stevia and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.