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Anise Seeds
"Used to flavor licorice candy"Sun: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 75 Days
Plant Height: 2 ft. - 3 ft.
Summary
Anise is known as a pungent flavored herb; it is sweet and aromatic with strong licorice-like flavor. Plants are 2 to 3 feet tall with feathery leaves and white umbel-type flowers. Flowers attract bees as well as other beneficial insects. Anise is used to flavor dishes, drinks, and candies. Anise is used as a licorice flavor substitute. Seeds are used to flavor cakes, breads, and teas. Leaves are used in salads, soups, and stews. Medicinal wise, anise is known to decrease bloating and settle the digestive tract.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Pimpinella anisum
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Planting Season: Spring
- Plant Type: Upright with Umbels of Lacy White Flowers
- Features: Open Pollinated, Culinary, Medicinal, Outdoor, Container Garden, Fragrant
- Days to Maturity: 75 Days
- Plant Height: 2-3 feet
- Plant Spacing: 6-12 inches
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
- Sowing Method: Direct sow
- Cold Stratification: No
- Hardiness Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9