Illicium x ‘NCIH2’ ~ Orion Anise, Star Flower Size:3 GALLON the leaves emerge with a

the leaves emerge with a red color

Jiro is self-pollinating

The elliptical blue green foliage turns shades of purple-red in fall

IMAGE: SterlingHerron

Illicium x ‘NCIH2’ ~ Orion Anise, Star Flower Size:3 GALLON the leaves emerge with aOrion Anise is a compact reblooming evergreen shrub with a mounded habit and aromatic glossy foliage that is olive green in full sun and blue green with shade. The Fragrant, creamy white 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,