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‘Florida Sunshine’ Illicium
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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 5 ft. high.
USDA Zones: 7-9
Plant Specifications
Height
5 feet
Spread
3 feet
Bloom Color
Chartreuse golden, fragrant foliage; leaves become hot yellow in fall.
Planting and Care Tips
Plant
• 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
Feed
Yearly in spring
Water
Medium
Prune
Shape in early spring before first flush
Exposure
Part Shade to Shade