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    ILLICIUM
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    ILLICIUM

    Commonly known as Anise

    Genus of about 40 species of aromatic, evergreen shrubs and trees from woodland in southeastern Asia, southeastern USA and the West Indies.

    They are grown ornamentally for their unusual flowers and woody fruits.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Grown for their thick, glossy leaves, unusual, many-tepalled flowers and woody, star-shaped fruits. I. anisatum (Japanese anise) is highly TOXIC and should not be ingested. The star anise of Chinese 5-spice is I. verum (Chinese anise).
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern Asia, southeastern USA, West Indies.
    • Evergreen
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
      Small tree
    • toxic if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs, cats
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    Varieties
    ILLICIUM floridanum
    oval leathery leaves and maroon-purple flowers. A rare but spectacular plant
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £22.00
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    ILLICIUM henryi
    Bright rose coloured flowers and glossy leathery leaves. A rare species
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £21.00
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    ILLICIUM oligandrum
    Small yellowish star-shaped flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £21.00

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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