Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Anise prefers moderate moisture and can suffer in overly dry or soggy conditions, which can lead to root rot or reduced growth.
Also known as Anise · Aniseed · Sweet-Cumin
Anise (Pimpinella anisum) is an herbaceous annual plant with a distinctive licorice-like aroma and flavor, used for culinary and medicinal purposes.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Consistent
50% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-25°C.
Light
25% intensity
Feed sparingly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Anise prefers moderate moisture and can suffer in overly dry or soggy conditions, which can lead to root rot or reduced growth.
Pruning is minimal. Pinch back the tips of young plants to encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or damaged stems as they appear. For harvesting, cut back stems as needed, which naturally thins the plant.
Anise is typically propagated by seeds sown directly outdoors in spring after the last frost. Seeds can also be started indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date, but transplanting can be challenging due to their sensitive taproot.
Anise is best grown in its final location as it dislikes root disturbance.
If container growing is necessary, choose a pot with good drainage and repot only when absolutely essential, preferably in spring before active growth begins. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Photos of Anise Burnet Saxifrage (Pimpinella anisum)
Where Anise Burnet Saxifrage (Pimpinella anisum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Pimpinella |
| Species | Pimpinella anisum |
Similar in genus Pimpinella
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