Florida anise, or Illicium floridanum, is a spectacular evergreen shrub. It is native to the southeastern United States, growing wild in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina. With leathery evergreen leaves and deep crimson spider-like blooms, it is easy to see why this native shrub is much sought after.
As a woodland species, Florida anise thrives in partial to full shade. Darker borders that are under the canopy of a large tree, or yards that are north-facing are often prove problematic, but Florida anise can help to add color to even the shadiest of yards.
