Illicium floridanum 'Laura Murphy'

Also Known As

Laura Murphy Florida Anise
Laura Murphy Polecat Tree
Laura Murphy Purple Anise

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'
W: 4'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Illicium floridanum 'Laura Murphy' plant details

Illicium floridanum 'Laura Murphy' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring burgundy and pink flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Illicium floridanum 'Laura Murphy'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: schisandraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: burgundy and pink blooms in spring
Uses: compact, container plant, foundation plant, mass-planting

GROWING CONDITIONS for Illicium floridanum 'Laura Murphy'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Florida Anise is a wonderful shrub native to the southern states. It grows in moist conditions, although tolerates drought well, is evergreen, and deer proof. This cultivar is smaller than the species, and it's flowers are held above the foliage instead of below. It makes a very useful shrub for foundation plantings, deep shade evergreen plantings or even shade containers.