Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
North America
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Star anise and more
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
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
Brown, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Dry, Light, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Dry, Light, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Pulmonary afflictions
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
As Fertilizers, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
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, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Helianths Annuus
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Sunflower
Anise
In Hindi
Sūrajamukhī
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Sonnenblume
Anis
In Greek
ηλιοτρόπιο
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Girassol
anis
In Polish
słonecznik
Anyż
In Latin
Helianthus
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Heilanthus
Pimpinella
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Helianthodeae
Not Available
Season and Care of Sunflower and Anise
Season and care of Sunflower and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Sunflower and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sunflower season is Summer and Anise season is Summer. The type of soil for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Sunflower and Anise Physical Information
Sunflower and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Sunflower and Anise are as follows:
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Sunflower and Anise
Care of Sunflower and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Sunflower 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.