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Illicium, Florida Anise, Red Magnolia 'Halley's Comet'

Illiciumfloridanum

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Genus

Illicium (il-LISS-ee-um)

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Species

floridanum (flor-ih-DAY-num)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Shiny/Glossy

Smooth

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Category

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Birmingham, Alabama

Navarre, Florida

Bishopville, Maryland

Raleigh, North Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina

Alexandria, Virginia

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