Scorpio Anise Shrub - Illicium 'NCIH1' Scorpio™ Size:2 Gallon Wildlife Value: Flowers support bees

Wildlife Value: Flowers support bees

and be prepared to applause

This plant prefers shade and moist

Introduced by Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle

but either way

Scorpio Anise Shrub - Illicium 'NCIH1' Scorpio™ Size:2 Gallon Wildlife Value: Flowers support beesBroadleaf evergreen plants are always in vogue, but native options tend to be limited. Enter Anise Shrub! This plant boasts glossy, lance shaped leaves that release a delightfully spicy, anise like fragrance when crushed, adding a sensory element to its appeal. In spring, the dark green foliage is complemented by unique maroon to burgundy flowers resembling multi point stars. As the flowers fade, similarly star shaped pods take their place, sitting