Anise is sweet and very aromatic, distinguished by its characteristic flavor, which is a strong licorice-like flavor. Anise is used in French carrot dishes, East Indian curries, Hispanic stews, and Scandinavian breads. Anise is frequently used to flavor liqueurs such as arak, aguardiente, ouzo, and sambuca. Anise is a pungent flavored herb that resembles fennel and licorice and is used for both medicinal and culinary purposes. The essential oil of Anise is used to flavor licorice candy. Anise is used in various baked goods and desserts such as Italian biscotti.
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