Florida Anise

Illicium floridanum

Florida Anise is a fast-growing shrub, hardy in USDA zones 7-10, that matures to about 6-10 ft × 4-8 ft. It does best in part shade and full shade with high water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-wet soil. Expect red blooms in spring. It attracts pollinators, stands up well to wet soil.

USDA zones

7-10

Sun

Part shade, Full shade

Water

High

Mature size

6-10 ft × 4-8 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-wet

Bloom color

Red

Bloom season

Spring

Attracts

Pollinators

Tough against

Wet soil

Toxic to

People

Native to

Southeastern United States, northern Mexico