Illicium x ‘NCIH1’ ~ Star Flower Scorpio™ Anise size-1pt-pot These flowers attract butterflies and

These flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators

May need to prune reverted stems

the tiny fragrant flowers in spring give way to red fruit in fall which lasts through winter

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Illicium x ‘NCIH1’ ~ Star Flower Scorpio™ Anise size-1pt-pot These flowers attract butterflies andScorpio Anise is a compact reblooming evergreen shrub with a mounded habit and aromatic glossy dark green foliage with lighter undersides. The Fragrant, bright scarlet red star shaped flowers bloom heavily in spring and reblooms in late summer through fall. Grows best in part sun and moist soils. Type: Shrub Origins: I. floridanum x I. mexicanum Hybrid Height: 2' 3' Spread: 3' 5' Spacing: 4' USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Shade Bloom