Illicium Anise
Add bold evergreen foliage and bright red spring flowers to deeply shaded landscape spaces. Florida Anise is a large native evergreen shrub with aromatic oblong leaves and quarter-sized red flowers. Its substantial size and shade tolerance make it useful for woodland screens, background plantings, and large foundations.
Growing Guide
- Sun Exposure: Part Shade to Full Shade
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 - 9
- Mature Height: 8'–10'
- Mature Width: 6'–8'
- Spacing: 6'
- Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Water Needs: Moderate
- Growth Rate: Moderate
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Illicium floridanum
- Common Name: Florida Anise
- Plant Type: Evergreen Native Shrub
- Bloom Color: Red
- Season of Interest: Spring, Year-Round
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Growth Habit: Large and Upright
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Key Features
- Bright red spring flowers
- Aromatic dark green foliage
- Excellent shade tolerance
- Large evergreen form
- Native to the Southeast
Landscape Uses
- Woodland screens
- Large foundations
- Shade gardens
- Mixed borders
- Naturalized areas
Planting & Care Tips
- Plant in part shade to full shade.
- Provide rich, moist, well-drained soil.
- Water regularly and maintain even moisture.
- Protect from intense afternoon sun.
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.
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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.
