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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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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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