Illicium floridanum Miss Scarlett® (Florida Anise)
Florida Anise Miss Scarlett®, Purple Anise Miss Scarlett®, Florida Aniseed Tree Miss Scarlett®, Illicium floridanum 'JCJC' PP24640
Illicium floridanum Miss Scarlett® (Florida Anise) is a compact evergreen shrub of upright habit, with elliptic, dark green leaves. In spring, brilliant star-shaped crimson flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), packed with up to 20-30 strap-shaped petals, are on display for 4-6 weeks. A great evergreen shrub for difficult wet and shady areas where it can be used as screening, in masses or against a sheltered wall.
- Grows up to 4-6 ft. tall (120-180 cm) and 3-4 ft. wide (90-120 cm).
- A part shade to full shade lover, this plant is easily grown in moist soils. Tolerates erosion and wet planting sites.
- May need pruning when young after flowering.
- Generally pest and disease free.
- Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
- Both the foliage and fruit are poisonous to livestock.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 7
– 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 4
– 9 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Illicium - Anise Trees |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm) |
| Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
| Spacing | 36" – 48" (90cm – 120cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Wet Soil |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 7
– 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 4
– 9 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Illicium - Anise Trees |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm) |
| Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
| Spacing | 36" – 48" (90cm – 120cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Wet Soil |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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