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Pink Frost Florida Anise Tree

Illicium floridanum 'Pink Frost'

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Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

96 inches

Width

60 inches

Light

Partial Sun, Shade

Zones

7, 8, 9

Water

Medium to high

Humidity

High

Lifespan

Long-lived evergreen shrub

Native To

Southeastern North America

Toxicity

All parts are toxic if ingested

The Story

Plant Bio

Illicium floridanum is an aromatic evergreen shrub native to the southeastern US, known for its unique flowers and anise-scented leaves. 'Pink Frost' is a standout variegated cultivar. Its leaves are edged in creamy white, and this variegation takes on a pink to rose blush in cold weather, providing exceptional winter interest.

Bloom Period:

EarlyLate

Uses & Benefits:

A premier foliage plant for shade gardens, offering bright variegation year-round with an added pink blush in winter that is truly spectacular. It provides light and texture to the darkest corners.

Useful as a stunning specimen plant or in a mixed border to add four-season interest. Its deer resistance makes it a reliable choice for many landscapes.

As a cultivar of a native plant, it provides dense cover for wildlife. The flowers, though secondary to the foliage, attract small native pollinators.

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Planting

How to Grow

Find a location with morning sun and afternoon shade, or full dappled shade.
Work compost into the soil to create a rich, moist environment.
Dig a hole that is wider but no deeper than the root ball.
Place the shrub in the hole and backfill with the amended soil.
Water deeply to settle the soil around the roots.
Mulch with pine straw or shredded bark to conserve moisture.

Pro Tip

The pink coloration is most intense after a frost. Protect from harsh afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Keep the soil consistently moist.
Protect from hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch.
Prune out any plain green shoots immediately to the point of origin.
Provide a layer of mulch to keep roots cool.

Don't

Do not allow the soil to dry out completely.
Do not plant in a windy, exposed site.
Do not ingest any part of the plant.
Avoid planting in alkaline soils.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Mulch
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Brightens up dark corners in shade gardensStunning variegated foliage specimenFour-season interest shrub for mixed borders

Companion Plants

Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' Heuchera 'Palace Purple' Tiarella cordifolia Polystichum acrostichoides Hosta 'Halcyon'

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Pink Frost Florida Anise Tree questions

What zones can Pink Frost Florida Anise Tree grow in?

Pink Frost Florida Anise Tree is hardy in USDA Zones 7–10. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Pink Frost Florida Anise Tree deer resistant?

Yes — Pink Frost Florida Anise Tree is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Pink Frost Florida Anise Tree bloom?

Pink Frost Florida Anise Tree typically blooms in late spring through early summer. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Pink Frost Florida Anise Tree need full sun?

Pink Frost Florida Anise Tree does best in part shade.