Name: Illicium Aztec Fire
Brand: GoBuyPlants
SKU: 1377103
Price: 61.75 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Add fragrant burgundy-red flowers and glossy aromatic foliage to shaded evergreen borders. Aztec Fire Anise forms a pyramidal evergreen shrub with dark green leaves that release a pleasant fragrance when brushed. Quarter-sized red flowers appear from mid-spring into fall, giving woodland and foundation plantings extended seasonal color.

Growing Guide

Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 9
Mature Height: 6'–8'
Mature Width: 4'–6'
Spacing: 5'
Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil
Water Needs: Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Illicium floridanum 'Aztec Fire'
Common Name: Aztec Fire Anise
Plant Type: Evergreen Native Shrub
Bloom Color: Red
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-Round
Foliage: Evergreen
Growth Habit: Upright and Pyramidal
Pollinator Friendly: Yes

Key Features

Fragrant burgundy-red flowers
Aromatic glossy foliage
Long spring-to-fall bloom period
Evergreen year-round structure
Excellent shade-garden shrub

Landscape Uses

Woodland gardens
Foundation plantings
Mixed borders
Containers
Evergreen screens

Planting & Care Tips

Plant in part sun to part shade.
Provide rich, moist, well-drained soil.
Water regularly and keep the soil evenly moist.
Protect from harsh afternoon sun in hot climates.

Companion Plants

Illicium Miss Scarlett®
Aucuba Picturata
Carex Evergold
Camellia Shishi Gashira
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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Size

3 GALLON

Plant Size at Shipment: (12" x 12")

Quantity

Georgia Grown

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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.

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