Illicium floridanum 'Ruby Stars' ~ Ruby Stars Florida Anise arching Tolerates both drought and wet

Tolerates both drought and wet soils

Limoncello is disease resistant

IMAGE: Stan Shebs

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Prefers part sun and moist well-drained soil

Illicium floridanum 'Ruby Stars' ~ Ruby Stars Florida Anise arching Tolerates both drought and wetRuby Stars Florida Anise is a rounded evergreen shrub that produces quarter sized vibrant ruby pink flowers in mid spring and again in fall. The flowers are not fragrant; however, the dark green, oblong foliage has an extremely pleasant scent. Grows best with consistently moist well drained soils. Type: Shrub Origins: Southeast N. America Height: 5' 6' Spread: 5' 6' Spacing: 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 Culture: Part Shade, Full Shade Bloom Color: Pink