Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
-
Star anise and more
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Green
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, 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
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Pimpinella anisum
In Hindi
Twinleaf
सौंफ़ का पौध
In Greek
Twinleaf
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
anis
In Latin
Twinleaf
Anethum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Apiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Jeffersonia
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Anise
Season and care of Twinleaf and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Anise season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Twinleaf and Anise Physical Information
Twinleaf and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Anise are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Twinleaf and Anise
Care of Twinleaf and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Twinleaf 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.