Illicium floridanum 'Woodland Ruby' ~ Woodland Ruby Florida Anise size-45-g Dangling clusters of small bell-shaped

Dangling clusters of small bell-shaped white flowers bloom from the leaf axils in spring

attracting bees and butterflies

RoyalRazz Butterfly Bush is a fast-growing bushy deciduous shrub with dense grey-green foliage

Insignificant creamy-purple flowers may appear at soil level in spring

Its short blue-green needles emerge with a silvery tint and brighten in summer

Illicium floridanum 'Woodland Ruby' ~ Woodland Ruby Florida Anise size-45-g Dangling clusters of small bell-shapedWoodland Ruby Florida Anise is an evergreen shrub that produces quarter sized bright pink flowers with purple overtones in mid spring and again in fall. The flowers are not fragrant; however, the dark green, oblong foliage has an extremely pleasant scent. Grows best with consistently moist well drained soils. Type: Shrub Origins: Southeast N. America Height: 6' 10' Spread: 6' 8' Spacing: 7' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 10 Culture: Part Shade, Full Shade