Aztec Fire Anise is a pyramidal evergreen shrub with aromatic glossy dark green foliage. Fragrant quarter-sized burgundy red flowers bloom from mid spring into fall. Grows best in part sun and moist soils.
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America |
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Height: |
6' - 8' |
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Spread: |
4' - 6' |
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Spacing: |
5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly and keep soil evenly moist. Shelter from the harsh afternoon sun. Mulch to keep roots cool and conserve moisture. Apply an acid fertilizer in early spring. Prune to shape after flowering.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Cast Iron Plant, Fatsia, Holly Leaf Fern
IMAGE: Scott Zona from USA, Illicium floridanum 2 (scott.zona), CC BY 2.0
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