‘Florida Sunshine’ Illicium

Landscape & Garden Uses

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 5 ft. high. Non-edible fruits with licorice scent beginning late spring.

LIGHT: Part Shade to Shade
WATER: Drought tolerant.
SIZE: 5′ high x 3′ wide
Growing Preferences

• Water before planting
• Plant in partial shade to 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

  • Characteristics
  • Characteristics
  • Gallery
  • Gallery

Zone: 7-9

Mature Height: Full height is 5 ft.

Mature Spread: 3 ft. wide

Landscape Characteristics

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

Classification by Use

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