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Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine'
Anise
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- Category:Shrub
- Breeder:Southern Living® Plant Collection
- Hardiness Zone:7-9
- Height:5 ft
- Spread:3 ft
- Bloom Color: White
- Foliage Color: Chartreuse
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Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Pollinators |
Attributes
| • | Accent |
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Disease Resistant |
| • | Evergreen |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Hedge |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Additional Information about Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine'
This Florida anise has chartreuse golden, fragrant foliage for the warm season landscape. Leaves become hot yellow in the fall. Prefers light shade. Glows in the winter garden. Matures at 5 ft. high.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine'
Water before planting.
Dig hold 2X the width of pot.
Plant 1-2” above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil.
Water and add more soil if needed.
Mulch 1-2” deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem.