{"product_id":"florida-anise","title":"Florida Anise ‘Ocala’ (Illicium floridanum)","description":"\u003c!-- Left Side: Description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-left-zone\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eIllicium floridanum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ocala'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlorida Anise ‘Ocala’\u003c\/strong\u003e is an attractive evergreen shrub known for its lush, glossy green foliage and unique star-shaped flowers. This versatile native landscape plant provides year-round greenery and works beautifully in shaded gardens, woodland landscapes, borders, foundation plantings, and privacy screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso Known As (AKA):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlorida Anise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOcala Anise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlorida Star Anise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlorida Anise Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eIllicium floridanum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ocala'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlorida Anise ‘Ocala’ features dense evergreen foliage and distinctive reddish-maroon flowers that appear in spring. Its upright, naturally rounded form makes it an excellent choice for adding texture, screening, and year-round interest to partially shaded landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 Glossy, evergreen foliage for year-round color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 Unique reddish-maroon star-shaped flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌳 Excellent shrub for shade and woodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏡 Ideal for borders, foundation plantings, and privacy screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 Native Florida landscape plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ Performs well in partial to full shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Plant Florida Anise ‘Ocala’ in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained, organically rich soil for best performance. Protect young plants from prolonged drought and harsh afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Right Side: Growing Info --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-right-zone\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-zone-sub\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Zones: 7–10 Outdoors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/0619\/2212\/files\/7-10.png\" alt=\"USDA Zone Map 7-10\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"available-detail\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"plant-details-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–10 ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial Shade to Full Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eIllicium floridanum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ocala'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen Flowering Shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlossy Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReddish-Maroon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatering:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to High; Prefers Consistent Moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen Foliage, Unique Star-Shaped Flowers, Shade Tolerant, Privacy Screening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ Section --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq pdp-faq-div\" id=\"section2\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"faq-a\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eWhat is Florida Anise ‘Ocala’?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"faq-arrow-dwn\" class=\"faq-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003eFlorida Anise ‘Ocala’ is an evergreen shrub known for its glossy green foliage, attractive upright form, and unusual reddish-maroon star-shaped flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"faq-b\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eWhat are the growing zones for Florida Anise ‘Ocala’?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"faq-arrow-dwn\" class=\"faq-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003eFlorida Anise is generally suitable for USDA Zones 7–10 when grown in appropriate conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"faq-c\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eDoes Florida Anise ‘Ocala’ grow well in shade?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"faq-arrow-dwn\" class=\"faq-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003eYes. It performs especially well in partial to full shade and is a useful choice for woodland gardens and shaded landscape areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"faq-d\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eWhat color are the flowers on Florida Anise?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"faq-arrow-dwn\" class=\"faq-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003eThe flowers are typically reddish to maroon and have a distinctive star-like shape that adds unique seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"faq-e\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eIs Florida Anise an evergreen shrub?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"faq-arrow-dwn\" class=\"faq-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003eYes. Florida Anise is an evergreen shrub that provides attractive green foliage and landscape structure throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"faq-f\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eHow large does Florida Anise ‘Ocala’ get?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"faq-arrow-dwn\" class=\"faq-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003eUnder suitable growing conditions, it can reach approximately 6–10 feet tall and 4–8 feet wide at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"faq-g\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eHow often should Florida Anise be watered?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"faq-arrow-dwn\" class=\"faq-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003eProvide regular moisture, especially while the plant is establishing. It prefers consistently moist but well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"faq-h\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eWhere can I plant Florida Anise ‘Ocala’?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"faq-arrow-dwn\" class=\"faq-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003eIt is well suited for shaded gardens, woodland settings, borders, foundation plantings, privacy screens, and naturalized landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pixies Gardens","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":39660361613396,"sku":"PX-OCAN-2GA","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":39996565651540,"sku":"PX-OCAN-3GA","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/0619\/2212\/products\/anise-in-pot-1_1.webp?v=1787544777","url":"https:\/\/www.pixiesgardens.com\/products\/florida-anise","provider":"Pixies Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}