Longstyle Sweetroot, Aniseroot, Sweet-Cicely, Wild Licorice, Anise Root, Sweet Anise
Noted for its anise-scented fragrance, Osmorhiza longistylis (Anise Root) is a perennial herb with smooth stems clad with broad, bluntly toothed, fern-like leaves, 12 in. wide (30 cm), divided into 3 compound leaflets. Each compound leaflet is further divided into 3 subleaflets. Blooming for 2-3 weeks in late spring to early summer, compound umbels of tiny white flowers rise above the foliage on stalks from upper leaf axils. All plant parts (leaves, stems, roots) release a mild anise fragrance when rubbed. The flowers give way to 2-seeded fruits. Anise Root was widely used by Native Americans as a general tonic, and a remedy for a range of specific conditions. Roots, young leaves, flowers and seeds are edible. Because of their anise aroma, they are used as spices in many dishes and can be added to salads, soups, stews or desserts.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Herbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Apiaceae |
| Common names | Sweet-Cicely |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Maine, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maryland, Massachusetts, Delaware, Vermont, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Northeast, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Southeast, Midwest, Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas, Kentucky, West Virginia, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Herbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Apiaceae |
| Common names | Sweet-Cicely |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Maine, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maryland, Massachusetts, Delaware, Vermont, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Northeast, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Southeast, Midwest, Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas, Kentucky, West Virginia, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Osmorhiza longistylis (Anise Root) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Osmorhiza longistylis (Anise Root) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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