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
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Foliage Color
Green
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.