'Florida Sunshine' Illicium

‘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

Shade to part shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
7a - 9b

mature dimensions

5′ H x 3′ W

This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 8a

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More About ‘Florida Sunshine’ Illicium

Bloom/Feature

Insignificant; produces non-edible fruit with anise scent in late spring

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 0°F to 10°F

Key Features

Aromatic, Compact Habit, 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 Part shade to shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Backfill and plant 1 –2″ above soil level

• Water and add more soil if needed

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