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April
Florida Anise: Evergreen, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant!
One of my favorite native shrubs is Florida Anise. Illicium floridanum actually makes a tree about 10 feet tall. The evergreen leaves are dark and shiny. Very unusual red flowers appear in spring and have star-like petals. Once flowers fade, large star-shaped seed pods develop–very unusual. Drought tolerant once established, Florida Anise is a good choice for the southern garden. Native to Florida and Louisiana, Illicium Floridanum is too tender for northern gardens as it is hardy in USDA Zon