Illicium floridanum 'Pink Frost' ~ First Editions® Pink Frost Anise proven-winners The tiny glossy green foliage

The tiny glossy green foliage with messy bright gold margins are supported by purple stems

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though some cultivars may have variegated leaves with yellow or cream stripes or spots which tend to be less vigorous

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Illicium floridanum 'Pink Frost' ~ First Editions® Pink Frost Anise proven-winners The tiny glossy green foliagePink Frost Anise is an upright evergreen shrub with aromatic white margined foliage that turns pink as the temperatures cool. Pink Frost produces quarter sized spidery red flowers in mid spring. The seedpods have the same star shape as the culinary Anise, however, the ones on Pink Frost are toxic. Prefers rich, moist well drained soils. Type: Shrub Origins: Southeast N. America Height: 6' 10' Spread: 6 10' Spacing: 8 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: