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Illicium anisatum 'HinPurlf' | Plumshine Japanese Star Anise

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DESCRIPTION
Illicium anisatum 'HinPurlf' produces small, creamy white star-shaped flowers in spring, nestled among the foliage and releasing a light, spicy fragrance. Glossy, lance-shaped leaves emerge a deep burgundy before maturing to rich green, with periodic flushes of colored new growth adding depth throughout the year. The foliage is leathery and aromatic when crushed, forming a dense, layered canopy that highlights the softly petaled blooms.

Originating from a species native to Japan and selected through horticultural introduction, this cultivar reflects refined breeding for ornamental foliage and flower detail. It is well suited to woodland borders, shaded foundations, and mixed plantings, where its evergreen structure and seasonal color shifts provide year-round interest.

DESCRIPTION
Illicium anisatum 'HinPurlf' produces small, creamy white star-shaped flowers in spring, nestled among the foliage and releasing a light, spicy fragrance. Glossy, lance-shaped leaves emerge a deep burgundy before maturing to rich green, with periodic flushes of colored new growth adding depth throughout the year. The foliage is leathery and aromatic when crushed, forming a dense, layered canopy that highlights the softly petaled blooms.

Originating from a species native to Japan and selected through horticultural introduction, this cultivar reflects refined breeding for ornamental foliage and flower detail. It is well suited to woodland borders, shaded foundations, and mixed plantings, where its evergreen structure and seasonal color shifts provide year-round interest.

  • Family: Schisandraceae
    Height: 4 ft to 6 ft
    Width: 4 ft to 5 ft
    Foliage color: Deep green leaves with purple tones and a glossy slightly leathery surface
    Flower color: Creamy white star shaped flowers with narrow petals and a waxy texture
    Bloom time: Early spring
    Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low; prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove damaged wood
    Growing zone: USDA zones 7 to 10
    Wildlife attractors: Pollinators attracted to flowers and birds attracted to aromatic foliage cover

    This plant can be seen at the Oregon Monrovia Display Garden.

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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Woodland Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Shade Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Foundation Plantings
    ‍ ‍ ● Pollinator Gardens

    Companion Plants:
         Daphne                   Brunnera
         Tiarella                    Camellia
         Bleeding heart        Hellebore

    Design Tip:
    Use ‘HinPurlf’ where its colorful new growth can be appreciated against established evergreen foliage. Deep burgundy emerging leaves mature to rich green, with additional flushes of colored growth throughout the year, while creamy white spring flowers provide a soft contrast.