Add year-round greenery to your landscape with Florida Anise (Illicium floridanum). This evergreen shrub features glossy green foliage and distinctive, star-shaped dark red to maroon flowers in spring. Its leaves release an anise-like aroma when crushed.
Native to the southeastern United States, Florida Anise is a lovely choice for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and natural privacy plantings.
Plant Details: • Flower Color: Dark red to maroon • Bloom Season: Spring • Mature Height: Typically 6–10 feet; may grow taller in favorable conditions • USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–10 • Sunlight: Partial to full shade • Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil • Foliage: Evergreen
Water regularly while the plant becomes established and during dry periods.
Florida Anise is for ornamental use only. It is toxic if consumed and must not be used as culinary star anise.
Plant appearance varies by season. Your plant may arrive without flowers.
