Illicium parviflorum 'Forest Green' ~ Forest Green Anise dark-green-leaf The loosely packed upright panicles

The loosely packed upright panicles bloom white and mature to purplish pink

2019-10-12 12 48 36 Red Maple leaves changing color during early autumn along Stone Heather Drive in the Chantilly Highlands section of Oak Hill

Hanse Hase Switch Grass

Few problems if watered regularly and deeply with plenty of air circulation

1767 Milestones Marker 74

Illicium parviflorum 'Forest Green' ~ Forest Green Anise dark-green-leaf The loosely packed upright paniclesForest Green Anise is a tender upright rounded evergreen shrub with glossy, olive green foliage that has a pleasant fragrance. The flowers are insignificant but are followed by the non edible star shaped seed capsules that have a licorice scent DO NOT INGEST! The plant is not a substitute for the culinary spice and flavorings obtained from Illicium verum. Grows best in rich, moist well drained soils. Type: Shrub Origins: Central Florida Height: 6' 12'