Illiium parviflorum
Yellow Anise is an evergreen, deer-resistant, fragrant shrub that gets about 10 ft tall (but is easily pruned) with a rounded, spreading form. This rare species features glossy, leathery olive-green leaves that emit a strong anise-like fragrance when crushed. The small, yellow-green flowers in late spring attract butterflies and pollinators and are followed by star-shaped seed clusters. Yellow Anise does well in an area of the garden with partial to full shade and consistent moisture (or irrigation).
Illiium parviflorum
Yellow Anise is an evergreen, deer-resistant, fragrant shrub that gets about 10 ft tall (but is easily pruned) with a rounded, spreading form. This rare species features glossy, leathery olive-green leaves that emit a strong anise-like fragrance when crushed. The small, yellow-green flowers in late spring attract butterflies and pollinators and are followed by star-shaped seed clusters. Yellow Anise does well in an area of the garden with partial to full shade and consistent moisture (or irrigation).
Native, evergreen small shrub or tree, 10ft by 10ft spread
Average to moist well-draining soils, part sun - shade
Hardy and adaptable, cold-tolerant, deer-resistant
Very aromatic, leathery, and glossy leaf with a unique star-shaped fruit
Small green flowers for pollinators and butterflies
Not star anise spice, not edible
