Florida Anise is a perennial grown for its red blooms, which open in spring and return year after year. Notably, it shrugs off deer. Its spring flowers are a modest draw for native bees.
Zones
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pH Range
4.5-6.5
Sun
Shade
Days to Maturity
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What Florida Anise is
Florida Anise grows as a perennial and reaches around ten feet at maturity. It blooms red in spring. It's also deer-resistant.
How to grow Florida Anise
Florida Anise does best in shade — at least 2 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 4.5 to 6.5, on well-drained ground. It needs a growing season of at least 200 frost-free days, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
Data not available
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
4.5 - 6.5
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Shade
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Mature Height
10 ft
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Frost-Free Days
200+
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Start the season right
Plant florida anise in shade with at least 2 hours of direct sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Florida Anise prefers pH 4.5 to 6.5 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Harvest at its peak
Cut florida anise blooms in the cool of the morning, just as they open, for the longest display.
Good to know
One caution for pet owners — florida anise is toxic to dogs and cats (severe severity). Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency. (Source: ASPCA.)
Florida Anise offers low value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Florida Anise thrives
Whether florida anise thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Florida Anise in my zone?
Zone data for florida anise is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
When should you plant Florida Anise?
Most growers plant florida anise after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed, leaving enough of the season for its 200-day frost-free need. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
How much sun does Florida Anise need?
Florida Anise is shade-tolerant — it gets by on as little as 2 hours of direct sun, so it earns a place most vegetables can't use. A north-facing strip or the ground under a leafy canopy is right where it belongs. A Growable Ground report shows which corners of your land stay shaded through the day, turning those dim spots into planting spots.
What soil does Florida Anise need?
Florida Anise prefers soil pH 4.5 to 6.5, on well-drained ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Florida Anise attract pollinators?
Yes — florida anise's flowers are a modest nectar source for native bees (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Florida Anise safe for pets?
Florida Anise is toxic to pets (dogs,cats) with severe severity. Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency.