(Pimpinella anisum ‘Anise’)
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Anise is a clump-forming tender perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region but can be commonly found growing throughout the north-central United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 3-4' and features green stems, feathery, fern-like foliage with numerous umbels of clustered white flowers. This plant attracts bees, butterflies, and parasitic wasps, is used to flavor perfume and toothpaste, makes insect repellent, essential oils, potpourri, and mouthwash, and is edible and medicinal!
- Non-GMO
- Edible Garden Herb
- Open Pollinated
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General Information
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Pimpinella
Species: anisum
Variety: Anise
Also Known As: Aniseed
Ease of Growing: Moderate
Grown as: Annual
Maturity: June–August
Hardiness: Tender-Anise is tender and will not tolerate any frost.
Crops: Spring Transplant, Spring
Growing Season: Long
Growing Conditions: Cool, Warm. Anise grows well in full sun and temperatures around 70˚ F.
Outdoor Growing Temp: 50°F - 90°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 60°F. Germination is best at 70˚ F, but you can plant outside once the soil reaches 60˚ F.
Start Indoors: Yes
Start Outdoors: Yes
Light: Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cool, Warm). Plant Anise in full sun.
Water: Moderate. Keep soil evenly moist (but not soggy) while germinating, watering once a day if necessary. Continue to keep the soil moist throughout the plant's life, especially during flowering and seed production - this is the most crucial time for the plant.
Feeder: Moderate. Anise has moderate nutrient requirements.
Small Gardens?: Yes
Attracts beneficial insects?: Yes
Containers?: Yes. Anise grows easily in containers. Containers should be at least 8" deep and wide.
Height: 24-36”
Plant Diameter: 6-8"
Spacing: 10-15"
Sow Depth: ¼”
Produces: green stems, feathery, fern-like foliage with numerous umbels of clustered white flowers.
USDA Grow Zone: 4-9
Genus: Pimpinella
Species: anisum
Variety: Anise
Also Known As: Aniseed
Ease of Growing: Moderate
Grown as: Annual
Maturity: June–August
Hardiness: Tender-Anise is tender and will not tolerate any frost.
Crops: Spring Transplant, Spring
Growing Season: Long
Growing Conditions: Cool, Warm. Anise grows well in full sun and temperatures around 70˚ F.
Outdoor Growing Temp: 50°F - 90°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 60°F. Germination is best at 70˚ F, but you can plant outside once the soil reaches 60˚ F.
Start Indoors: Yes
Start Outdoors: Yes
Light: Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cool, Warm). Plant Anise in full sun.
Water: Moderate. Keep soil evenly moist (but not soggy) while germinating, watering once a day if necessary. Continue to keep the soil moist throughout the plant's life, especially during flowering and seed production - this is the most crucial time for the plant.
Feeder: Moderate. Anise has moderate nutrient requirements.
Small Gardens?: Yes
Attracts beneficial insects?: Yes
Containers?: Yes. Anise grows easily in containers. Containers should be at least 8" deep and wide.
Height: 24-36”
Plant Diameter: 6-8"
Spacing: 10-15"
Sow Depth: ¼”
Produces: green stems, feathery, fern-like foliage with numerous umbels of clustered white flowers.
USDA Grow Zone: 4-9