Illicium Verum Seeds - Heirloom Herbal Plant for Home Gardens

Illicium verum is an evergreen tree grown for its aromatic foliage and distinctive star-shaped fruits. It is suited to warm, humid climates and can be grown in spacious gardens, orchards, and suitable landscape areas. The plant prefers fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil and regular moisture. It develops a dense evergreen growth habit when grown under suitable conditions.

Features

• Evergreen aromatic tree
• Produces distinctive star-shaped fruits
• Suitable for warm and humid climates
• Ideal for spacious gardens and landscapes
• Grows well in partial shade to full sun
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
• Requires regular moisture
• Long-lived tree growth habit

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Illicium verum
• Common Name (US): Star Anise
• Seed Type / Variety: Illicium Verum Seeds
• Growth Habit: Evergreen tree
• USDA Zones: 8 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 20 to 60 days with warm, moist conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, moist, well-drained slightly acidic soil
• Watering Needs: Regular moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 6 to 12 m height
• Plant Spacing: 4 to 6 m