Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Vine, Flowering plant
Star anise and more
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Along Railroads, Banks, Moist Ditches, Roadsides, rocky banks of streams
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Tuber propagation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Aphids, Beetles, Cutworms, Insects, Mites, Whiteflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, Nausea, Skin rash, Twitching of face
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Fiber, Low calories, lowering blood pressure, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Shoots, Stem, Tuber
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Starch, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA batatas 'Blackie'
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Blackie Sweet Potato Vine, Sweet Potato Vine
Anise
In Hindi
शकरकन्द
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Süßkartoffel
Anis
In French
Patate douce
Anis
In Spanish
Ipomoea batatas
Anís
In Greek
Sweet potato
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Batata-doce
anis
In Polish
Wilec ziemniaczany
Anyż
In Latin
Ipomoea batatas
Anethum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Anise
Season and care of Sweet Potato Vine and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Potato Vine and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Potato Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sweet Potato Vine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Sweet Potato Vine and Anise Physical Information
Sweet Potato Vine and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Potato Vine height is 15.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Sweet Potato Vine and Anise are as follows:
Sweet Potato Vine flower color: Purple and Rose
Sweet Potato Vine leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Black
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Anise
Care of Sweet Potato Vine and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Potato Vine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Sweet Potato Vine 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.