Illicium floridanum 'Aztec Fire' ~ Aztec Fire Anise xeriscape and trim to ground in

and trim to ground in late winter to early spring before new foliage comes in

Devil's Backbone

use cactus fertilizer in spring

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12’ - 15'

Illicium floridanum 'Aztec Fire' ~ Aztec Fire Anise xeriscape and trim to ground inAztec Fire Anise is a pyramidal evergreen shrub with aromatic glossy dark green foliage. Fragrant quarter sized burgundy red flowers bloom from mid spring into fall. Grows best in part sun and moist soils. Type: Shrub Origins: Southeast N. America Height: 6' 8' Spread: 4' 6' Spacing: 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Shade Bloom Color: Red Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Year Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water