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Anise growing in a garden
Annual herb

Anise plant profile

Pimpinella anisum

An annual herb for full sun.

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When to plant

When to plant Anise

Sow anise from seed in a full-sun spot after the soil warms in spring (NC State). It is a warm-season annual in the parsley family grown for its licorice-flavored seeds and leaves.

The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.

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Shows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.

Growing conditions

Sun
Full sun
Lifecycle
Annual

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Evidence behind this profile

Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.

  1. Pimpinella anisum (Anise, Aniseed)

    North Carolina State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.