Miss Scarlett® Anise

Illicium floridanum ‘JCJC’

Miss Scarlett Anise is an upright evergreen shrub with aromatic glossy foliage that emerges light green and darkens as it matures.  Fragrant quarter-sized scarlet red flowers bloom from mid spring into fall.  Grows best in part sun and moist soils.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly and keep soil evenly moist.  Shelter from the harsh afternoon sun. Mulch to keep roots cool and conserve moisture.  Apply an acid fertilizer in early spring.  Prune to shape after flowering.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Cast Iron Plant, Fatsia, Holly Leaf Fern

IMAGES:  Justin Meissen, Anise Tree, (2) peganum, Illicium floridanum, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Illicium floridanum Semmes 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0

 *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.  

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.