Anise

Anise (Illicium parviflorum) brings lush greenery and a pleasant fragrance to shaded landscapes with its dense, evergreen form.

• Growth: Grows 10–15 feet tall and wide, forming a full, bushy shrub.

• Foliage: Produces glossy, olive-green leaves that give off a sweet, licorice-like scent when crushed.

• Flowers: Blooms with small, yellow-green star-shaped flowers, mainly in spring and summer.

• Light: Thrives in partial to full shade, making it perfect for understory planting.

• Water: Likes moist, well-drained soil and adapts well once established.

• Use: Works great as a screen, hedge, or background shrub in shady areas.

Anise fills shady spaces with texture, fragrance, and Florida-native reliability.