Illicium floridanum 'Miss Scarlet®'

Miss Scarlet® Anise

Selected for it's compact size, this native evergreen shrub is ideal for shady moist areas in the garden, shrub border, or woodland garden. While the species grows 6-10' tall or larger, Miss Scarlett(R) stays 4-6' tall and 3-4' wide. In spring, strappy, star-shaped, crimson-red flowers adorn the plant. The anise-scented foliage is quite fragrant.

Plants will eventually spread by suckers which can be cut away or left to spread. This is a good choice for moist to wet soil providing nesting sites for birds and cover for wildlife. Deer resistant.

  • Dense, compact habit
  • Glossy, evergreen foliage
  • Star-shaped, crimson flowers

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Landscape Characteristics
• Branch Structure
• Flowers
• Fragrance
Specialty Use
• Woodland Garden
Classification by Use
• Foundation Planting
• Hedge/Screen
• Mass Planting
• Native
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Habit
• Compact
Light Requirement
• Part Shade
• Part Sun
• Shade
Foliage
• Evergreen
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
• Spring
• Summer
• Winter
Growth Rate
• Slow
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Well-Drained
Foliage Color
• Chartreuse
• Green
Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Mass Planting
• Native
• Spring Bloomer
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Illicium floridanum 'Miss Scarlet®'

Grows best in moist, well-drained soil that is high in organic matter. Part shade to full shade. Protect from winter winds.