Florida Anise Tree, Purple Anise


Scientific Name: Illicium floridanum Ellis
Family: Illiciaceae
Florida Anise Tree, Purple Anise(Illicium floridanum)
Illicium floridanum in Curtis Botanical Magazine
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 26,28,31,32
USDA: 8-10

Sun Exposure: Light shade to part sun

Origin: Southern USA (Florida to Louisiana)

Growth Habits: Shrub, 10 to 15 feet tall (3 to 4.5 m.), 6 to 10 feet in spread (1.8 to 3 m.), elliptic, lanceolate or ovate leaves, up to 6 inches long (15 cm.)

Flowers: White, red or brownish unpleasantly scented flowers, up to 2 inches wide (5 cm.)

Watering Needs: Abundant water



 

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