Illicium floridanum 'Pink Frost' ~ First Editions® Pink Frost Anise

Illicium floridanum 'Pink Frost' ~ First Editions® Pink Frost AnisePink Frost Anise is an upright evergreen shrub with aromatic white margined foliage that turns pink as the temperatures cool. Pink Frost produces quarter sized spidery red flowers in mid spring. The seedpods have the same star shape as the culinary Anise, however, the ones on Pink Frost are toxic. Prefers rich, moist well drained soils. Type: Shrub Origins: Southeast N. America Height: 6' 10' Spread: 6 10' Spacing: 8 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture:

Pink Frost Anise is an upright evergreen shrub with aromatic white margined foliage that turns pink as the temperatures cool. Pink Frost produces quarter-sized spidery red flowers in mid-spring. The seedpods have the same star shape as the culinary Anise, however, the ones on Pink Frost are toxic.  Prefers rich, moist well-drained soils.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly and keep soil evenly moist. Shelter from the harsh afternoon sun. Mulch to keep roots cool and conserve moisture. Apply an acid fertilizer in early spring. Prune to shape after flowering.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Cast Iron Plant,  Japanese Fatsia, Holly Fern