Florida Anise, Purple Anise, Florida Aniseed Tree, Poison Bay, Red-Flowered Aniseed Tree, Tree Anise, Stinking Laurel
Illicium floridanum (Florida Anise) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub of upright, loose, open habit, with smooth, elliptic, lustrous dark olive-green leaves, 6 in. long (15 cm). Aromatic, the attractive foliage exudes an anise or gin-and-tonic aroma when crushed or bruised. In spring, pretty but unpleasantly scented, dark red flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), packed with up to 20-30 strap-shaped petals, are on display for 4-6 weeks. Protected in Florida as a threatened species, Florida Anise is a fast-growing, low maintenance shrub with spectacular foliage. It is a great evergreen shrub for difficult wet and shady areas where it can be used as screening, in masses or against a sheltered wall.
| Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
4 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Schisandraceae |
| Genus | Illicium |
| Common names | Florida Anise, Anise |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
| Spread |
4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
| Spacing |
72" - 96" (180cm - 240cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Wet Soil |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
4 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Schisandraceae |
| Genus | Illicium |
| Common names | Florida Anise, Anise |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
| Spread |
4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
| Spacing |
72" - 96" (180cm - 240cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Wet Soil |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Illicium floridanum (Florida Anise) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Illicium floridanum (Florida Anise) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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