Illicium Bananappeal®

Add bright yellow evergreen foliage and improved sun tolerance to compact garden spaces. Bananappeal® Anise forms a small upright shrub with aromatic leaves that appear chartreuse in shade and brighter yellow in sun. Subtle yellow-green flowers may be followed by non-edible star-shaped seed capsules with a licorice scent.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Part Shade to Full Shade
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 9
• Mature Height: 3'–4'
• Mature Width: 3'–4'
• Spacing: 3.5'
• Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Illicium parviflorum 'PIIIP-I'
• Common Name: Bananappeal® Anise
• Plant Type: Evergreen Native Shrub
• Bloom Color: Green
• Season of Interest: Spring, Year-Round
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Habit: Compact and Upright
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes

Key Features

• Bright chartreuse-to-yellow foliage
• Improved sun tolerance
• Compact upright habit
• Aromatic evergreen leaves
• Drought tolerant once established

Landscape Uses

• Foundation plantings
• Shade borders
• Accent plantings
• Containers
• Mixed evergreen beds

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in part sun to part shade.
• Provide rich, moist, well-drained soil.
• Water regularly during establishment.
• Do not ingest the fruit or use it as a culinary spice.

Companion Plants

• Illicium Florida Sunshine
• Aucuba Picturata
• Carex Evergold
• Fatsia japonica
• Liriope Big Blue

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.