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‘Florida Sunshine’ Illicium

Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine'

This Florida anise has chartreuse golden, fragrant foliage for the warm season landscape. Leaves become hot yellow in the fall. Prefers light shade. Glows in the winter garden. Matures at 6-8 ft. high.

Light Needs

Part Shade to Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
7a - 9b

mature dimensions

5′ high x 3′ wide
This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 8b
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More About ‘Florida Sunshine’ Illicium

Bloom/Feature

Chartreuse golden, fragrant foliage; leaves become hot yellow in fall. Prefers light shade.

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 0°F to 10°F

Key Features

Aromatic, Compact Habit, Cut Flowers, Disease / Pest Resistance, Dwarf, Easy Care, Heat Tolerance, Returns Year After Year, Winter / Fall Foliage Color, Year-Round Interest

Flowering Season

Spring

Uses

Accent, Border, Container, Cut Flowers, Hedge, Mass Planting

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in spring

Pruning

Shape in early spring before first flush

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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