Illicium parviflorum ‘Florida Sunshine’

Common Name: Ocala Anise Tree

Pot Size: 1 g

Native to Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, this plant sports striking chartreuse-gold leaves. As the weather cools, the leaf color turns a bright yellow-lime, then near parchment color by midwinter. Introduced by Plant Delights in North Carolina, ‘Florida Sunshine’ blooms in spring with gold-yellow flowers. Doesn’t like dry conditions.

Current Height: 1-2′    Mature Height: 4-6′    Light: Part Shade    Water: Average