Anise (Illicium parviflorum)
Zones: 7 to 10
Light: Shade to Part Shade
Bloom Time: Spring
Height: 5′ to 15′
Spread: 5′ to 10′
Anise (Illicium parviflorum) is an evergreen native plant with insignificant yellow-green flowers in the spring.
With its heat resistance, yellow-green leaves and small star-shaped fruit, this shrub is a stand out in the Southern shade garden.
It is an easy to care for bush that likes moist soil but will tolerate some drought once established.
Find out more about Anise HERE.
This post was originally published on June 22, 2020 but was updated with new content on June 18, 2022.