{"title":"Illicium","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe genus \u003cem\u003eIllicium\u003c\/em\u003e (Anise Shrub) contains just over 40 species of shrubs and trees some of which have licorice-scented foliage. While fruits of one species, \u003cem\u003eIllicium verum\u003c\/em\u003e, are known as star anise and are used in cooking, fruits of other illicium species are toxic.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eTips for Growing Anise Shrub (Illicium)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral Illicium species (\u003cem\u003eI. parviflorum, I. floridanum, I anisatum, I. henryi\u003c\/em\u003e) are hardy in the Southeast US. These ornamental illicium are evergreen shrubs or small trees with thick, shiny, leathery leaves that smell like licorice when crushed. \u003cem\u003eIllicium floridanum\u003c\/em\u003e also features small but attractive red flowers. Anise shrubs prefer partial sun, aren't picky about soil types, and are very drought tolerant once established. We have selected some special foliage types to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"illicium-parviflorum-florida-sunshine","title":"Illicium parviflorum Florida Sunshine","description":"\u003cp\u003eIllicium 'Florida Sunshine' is a 2007 Plant Delights\/JLBG introduction, whose life started when we brought back three golden seedlings of the rare Florida endemic Illicium parviflorum from our 2000 visit to Florida plantsman Charles Webb. After several years of evaluation, we selected one plant for introduction as Illicium 'Florida Sunshine'. Our original specimen has become a medium-sized shrub to 8' tall x 8' wide of anise-fragranced, chartreuse gold foliage during the spring and summer. As the weather cools in fall, the leaf color brightens to screaming yellow, then becomes a near parchment color by midwinter. During the same time, the upper stems take on a brilliant red cast, contrasting vividly with the leaves. In sun, the winter foliage will scorch, so we recommend this be grown in light shade...a stunning beacon in the winter garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIllicium 'Florida Sunshine' is essentially a maintenance free shrub, if it's planted in the proper location.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIllicium 'Florida Sunshine' is native in deep to light shade in the wild, but in gardens, it is best in light shade to 6-8 hours of full sun, where it color up the best and keeps the tightest shape, and should never need to be pruned. The more shade, the looser the habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe garden value of Florida Sunshine anise is obvious, since it beams like a bright sun in the garden, especially in the fall\/winter, when the foliage is brightest. The anise-scented foliage is another great garden feature, so be sure to plant it where it can be brushed against.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIllicium parviflorum is pollinated by a wide range of small native flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/fbRORmV3-wU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027666821,"sku":"6945","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Illicium-parviflorum-Florida-Sunshine.i-6945.s-66976.r-1.jpg?v=1791306608"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Illicium-parviflorum-Florida-Sunshine-1900x350.jpg?v=1685546705","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/illicium.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}