Illicium floridanum 'Ruby Stars' ~ Ruby Stars Florida Anise arching IMAGE: Yercaud-elango

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Prefers part sun and moist well-drained soil

Mulch heavily in winter if winters are cold

Limoncello is disease resistant

Lime Zinger Sedum is a low-mounding evergreen succulent and upright variegated whorls of rounded lime green foliage with bright cherry red thin  edges

Illicium floridanum 'Ruby Stars' ~ Ruby Stars Florida Anise arching IMAGE: Yercaud-elangoRuby Stars Florida Anise is a rounded evergreen shrub that produces quarter sized vibrant ruby pink flowers in mid spring and again in fall. The flowers are not fragrant; however, the dark green, oblong foliage has an extremely pleasant scent. Grows best with consistently moist well drained soils. Type: Shrub Origins: Southeast N. America Height: 5' 6' Spread: 5' 6' Spacing: 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 Culture: Part Shade, Full Shade Bloom Color: Pink