Illicium Florida Sunshine

Brighten shaded gardens with chartreuse-to-golden foliage, red stems, and year-round evergreen color. Florida Sunshine Anise forms an upright shrub with glossy aromatic foliage that appears chartreuse in shade and golden yellow in brighter light. Yellow spring flowers may be followed by licorice-scented, non-edible fruit.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Part Shade to Full Shade
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 9
• Mature Height: 4'–6'
• 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 'Florida Sunshine'
• Common Name: Florida Sunshine Anise
• Plant Type: Evergreen Native Shrub
• Bloom Color: Yellow
• Season of Interest: Spring, Year-Round
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Habit: Compact and Upright
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes

Key Features

• Chartreuse-to-golden evergreen foliage
• Bright red upper stems
• Yellow spring flowers
• Aromatic leaves
• Drought tolerant once established

Landscape Uses

• Shade gardens
• Foundation plantings
• Accent plantings
• Mixed borders
• Containers

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in part shade to full 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 Bananappeal®
• Aucuba Rozannie
• Carex EverColor Everest
• Fatsia Spider's Web
• 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.