National Plant Network's grower approved selections take the guesswork out of gardening! The Illicium Florida Sunshine is a compact evergreen known for its glowing chartreuse foliage, bursting from deep red stems. The foliage maintains its energetic colors throughout the year, fading to a warm yellow in the fall and a muted yellow in the winter. During spring, the Florida Sunshine produces discreet yellow flowers, accompanied by non-edible green fruits.The Illicium is great for borders, hedges, privacy screens, foundation plantings, or as accents. Plant in partial shade with a well-draining soil, and water deeply and regularly.