Archive for November 16th, 2019

Anise (Illicium) Shrubs Coming To Mid-South Gardens

There is lots of interest in this shrub group. Anise shrubs (Illicium spp.) are fast growing,  evergreen shrubs (USDA zones 7 to 10). They exhibit a multi-stemmed, upright, compact growth habit. The green foliage of Florida anise (I. floridanum) is quite attractive and aromatic, smelling similar to anise spice when crushed. Their shiny, leathery leaves are […]