Herb / Warm season

Common Anise

Herb seed rows and small pollinator umbels near vegetable beds.

Licorice-scented leaves and seeds.

Seed spacing and maturity

Days to maturity
120
Germination temperature
60-75F
Seed depth
0.25 inches
Spacing
12 inches
Row spacing
18 inches
Start method
Direct sow

Frost-date timing

Direct sow
7 days after last frost

Growing profile

Sun
Full sun
Water
Moderate water during establishment and flowering.
Soil
Loose, well-drained soil; roots dislike disturbance.
Watch
Avoid transplanting when possible because taproots resent disturbance.
  • herb
  • seed-crop
  • pollinators
  • containers

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