Florida Sunshine Anise
Overview: An anise shrub grown for its chartreuse-gold foliage with red-tinted new stems.
Mature size: Approximately 6–15 ft. tall and 4–8 ft. wide.
Sun exposure: Partial shade to full shade; some cultivars tolerate more sun with consistent moisture
Flowering season: Spring, with small, not-especially-showy flowers
Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–9
Water needs: Average to consistent moisture; tolerates wet sites
Special features: Broadleaf evergreen shrub with fragrant foliage, prized by florists for its long vase life; easy-care and adaptable to heavy shade, clay, and wet soil; all parts are poisonous if ingested and this is NOT the source of culinary star anise
Wildlife value: Minor pollinator visits
Botanical name: Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine'
Category: Shrubs & Trees
