Mature Height: 3'
Mature Width: 3'
Flower Season: Summer
Sun: part shade
Hardiness Zone: 6 to 9
This plant is suitable for the low temperates below:
Temp (F)
Zone
Temp (C)
-10 to
0
6
-23.3
to
-17.8
0 to
10
7
-17.8
to
-12.2
10 to
20
8
-12.2
to
-6.7
20 to
30
9
-6.7
to
-1.1
According to documentation, only the seeds of Illicium verum can be used as a spice. All other species, including Illicium floridanum, should be considered highly toxic if ingested. The essential oils of many species are enjoyed, but the oils of Illicium floridium are toxic.
