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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.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Tall Shrub
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TreeSmall tree
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Additional Features
Good to knowGrown 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 originSoutheastern Asia, southeastern USA, West Indies. -
Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
Toxic if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs, cats
Illicium Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of ILLICIUM
ILLICIUM anisatum
Japanese anise
dark glossy green leaves and pungent creamy star-shaped yellowish-green flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£18.00 each
ILLICIUM floridanum
Florida anise, Purple anise
oval leathery leaves and maroon-purple flowers. A rare but spectacular plant
Gift-wrapping available
£22.00 each
ILLICIUM henryi
Anise
bright rose coloured flowers and glossy leathery leaves. A rare species
Gift-wrapping available
£21.00 each
ILLICIUM oligandrum
Anise
small yellowish star-shaped flowers
Gift-wrapping available
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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™.
Only £7.50
