Shrub
White Florida Anise
Illicium floridanum
Monrovia® varieties
Traits
Varieties We Carry
AlbaIllicium floridanumMiss ScarletIllicium floridanumPink FrostIllicium floridanumMonrovia
Sizes & Pricing
#2MonroviaFrom$44.95
3 galFrom$29.95
7 galFrom$79.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 15.
LightPartial Shade to Full Shade
WaterModerate
Mature size10-15 feet × 6-10 feet
About White Florida Anise
White Florida Anise ('Alba') is a white-flowered cultivar of the native Florida anise, an aromatic evergreen shrub with glossy, leathery foliage that releases a strong anise fragrance when crushed. It tolerates deep shade and moist, acidic soils, making it an excellent native screen or understory shrub for NE Florida landscapes. Starting at $29.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Acidic, Moist, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
Florida anise grows in partial to full shade in NE Florida and is one of the few large shrubs that performs well in deep shade. Avoid full sun, which causes leaf scorch and reduced vigor.
Water
Once established, Florida anise 'Alba' is drought-tolerant and needs irrigation only during prolonged dry spells. Maintain consistently moist, rich soil during the establishment year; avoid waterlogging.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in moist, acidic, organically rich loam — pair with azaleas and camellias in NE Florida landscapes. Fertilize lightly in spring with an acid-forming fertilizer (e.g., azalea/camellia blend); prune once per year to maintain shape.
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Common questions
Is White Florida Anise a good plant for St. Augustine?
White Florida Anise is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 10-15 feet × 6-10 feet.