- USDA Growing Zones 7-9
- 5 Feet Tall
- 3 Feet Wide
- Full Shade to Partial Shade
Florida Sunshine Anise (Illicium parviflorum) is a hardy shrub that dazzles in the landscape all year. Its glossy leaves are a soft greenish yellow and grow along red-tinted stems. The evergreen shrub grows slowly, eventually reaching about 5 feet high and 3 feet wide. Plant it as a garden border or hedge for year-round color in your landscape.
Be sure to place Florida Sunshine Anise where you can enjoy its color and fragrance. The "Anise" part of its name represents the licorice-like scent of the shrub's late spring fruit. Although Florida Sunshine's fruit is not edible like the spice, it is a nice touch added to an already incredible shrub. The plant is resistant to most diseases and pests and handles heat of zones 7 through 9.
Florida Sunshine Anise Care
Plant Florida Sunshine Anise in shade or part shade and see its delicate leaves turn the golden chartreuse color. Dig a hole about two times wider than the container the plant comes in and water it well. Spread a 1- to 2-inch layer of mulch around the plant, but not up against its main stem. It needs average water and only slight pruning. Shape the plant as needed in early spring before the first new growth appears.
Florida Sunshine Anise Spacing
Create a colorful hedge with several Florida Sunshine Anise in your tropical, rustic or cottage landscape. Space the shrubs nearly 3 feet apart so they have room to grow together.
Florida Sunshine Anise Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-9 |
| Plant Type: Shrub |
| Sunlight Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade |
| Mature Height: 4 - 5 Feet |
| Mature Width: 3 Feet |
| Plant Spacing: 3 Feet |
| Growth Habit: |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Chartreuse |
| Resists: Deer, Disease |
| Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Foliage Interest |
| Uses: Foundation Planting, Hedge, Mass Planting, Mixed Garden Bed, Woodland Garden |
| Plant Brand: Southern Living Plants |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' |
- SKU:
- FDSSAN
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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