Southern Star Florida Anise
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Out of stock
SKU
100157
Great Southern Native for The Shade!
- Easy Care
- Unique Reddish Flowers
- Perfect for Shady Borders or Beds
- Great in Rain Gardens
- Good for Smaller Gardens, Balconies and Patios
- Scented Variegated Foliage
'Southern Star' Florida Anise (Illicium floridanum 'Southern Star') has leaves that smell great! Crush them or brush by them and they smell like licorice!
Sweetly-scented leaves and flowers with a totally different aroma. Talk about a conversation piece for your garden!
These Southern natives (from Florida to Georgia and Louisiana) love wet, shady places. They are evergreen in warm zones and live where other plants will struggle.
What sets 'Southern Star' apart is the color of its leaves. They are variegated spring-green with a creamy edge that blushes a rich pink in the winter. They definitely brighten those darker nooks in the garden. The flowers are a purplish-maroon and stand out on the shrub when they are blooming in late spring. They are slow growers, so no pruning is necessary.
Use 'Southern Star' in rain gardens or to naturalize under big trees. They are great foundation plants, too.
These are true conversation starters and your garden guests will want to know all about them. Order yours today!
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Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
| Color | Zone | Times |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Spring 2019 | |
| 4 | Now | |
| 5 | Now | |
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| 11 | Now |
Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | - | 19.99 | 24.99 |
| 20 | - | 49.99 | 29.99 |
| 50 | - | 69.99 | 34.99 |
| 70 | - | 99.99 | 39.99 |
| 100 | - | 129.99 | 44.99 |
| 130 | - | 149.99 | 48.99 |
| 150 | - | 150+ | Approx 28% |
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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS
Growing Zones 7-10
| Brand | Nature Hills' Choice |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Illicium floridanum 'Southern Star' |
| Mature Height | 5 - 7 feet |
| Mature Spread | 1 - 4 feet |
| Sun Exposure | Partial Shade |
| Soil | Moist soils |
| Moisture | Water to establish |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Flower Color | Maroon, red |
| Foliage | Broadleaved evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Cream, green |
| Pollinator Friendly | Yes |
| Fruiting Time | Fall (star shaped seed capsule) |
