Whether as a spice or for Christmas bakery: anise has become an indispensable part of modern kitchens. Due to its wide range of uses, anise has become over the years anise, the medicinal plant of the year 2014, is not only a popular medicinal and aromatic plant, but can also be grown in your own garden. The anise needs a little more attention and care than some other plants, but the cultivation of anise is usually a success.