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

Illiciumfloridanum

Genus
Illicium (il-LISS-ee-um)
Species
floridanum (flor-ih-DAY-num)
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
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
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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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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