Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' ~ Florida Sunshine Anise medicinal The white flower clusters bloom

The white flower clusters bloom early spring

Appalachian Sedge is a compact semi-evergreen native grass that grows in mounding tufts

consuming the leaf in cooking and inhaling thyme steam help ward of ailments in the lungs

Crown rot may occur in poorly-drained soils

Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' ~ Florida Sunshine Anise medicinal The white flower clusters bloomFlorida Sunshine Anise is a striking evergreen shrub with an upright habit and fragrant foliage. The glossy, oblong foliage emerges chartreuse in shade or golden yellow in full sun and brightens to hot yellow in fall, while the upper stems gain bright red hues. In spring yellow flowers are followed by delightful licorice scented fruit. The small fruits are non edible and not a substitute for the culinary spice obtained from Illicium verum DO NOT