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Illicium floridanum 'Shady Lady'

Also Known As

  • Purple Anise
  • Shady Lady Variegated Anise
  • Star Anise
  • Variegated Florida Anise

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Illicium floridanum 'Shady Lady' plant details

Illicium floridanum 'Shady Lady' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Illicium floridanum 'Shady Lady'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: schisandraceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Illicium floridanum 'Shady Lady'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautifully variegated selection of Star Anise with randomly splashed creamy white and medium to blue-green foliage. Clear peachy-pink, strongly scented, star shaped flowers, to 2" across, are borne singly and in large clusters in late spring and early summer on a dense evergreen shrub. Considered to be the best of the variegated selections.

Gardening facts about Illicium floridanum 'Shady Lady' plant

How to Grow Illicium floridanum 'Shady Lady'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'-8'

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  • even moisture - regular
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