Illicium floridanum 'Coosa Red'

Also Known As

Coosa Red Florida Anise
Purple Anise
Red Star Anise

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Illicium floridanum 'Coosa Red' plant details

Illicium floridanum 'Coosa Red' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Illicium floridanum 'Coosa Red'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: schisandraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: compact, fragrant foliage, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Illicium floridanum 'Coosa Red'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A compact growing selection of the Florida Anise with the same deep-red, star shaped flowers, to 2" across, are borne in late spring and early summer on a dense evergreen shrub. Medium green leaves have a licorice scent when crushed. Red Anise is an understory native in the southeastern portion of the US and generally prefers light or filtered shade over full sun and a moist well-draining acid soil. There seems to be very little information available about the Coosa Red Florida Anise beyond the fact that it is a compact growing form of this beautiful evergreen native shrub. During dry periods this plant may require extra moisture especially during the initial establishment period.