PHS GOLD MEDAL PLANT: Florida Anise 'Haleys Comet'

This plant is a 2010 winner of the PHS Gold Medal Plant Awards (www.goldmedalplants.org). A deer-proof, evergreen, native to the southeastern U.S., Florida Anise produces 4 long dark green leaves (similar to Rhododendron), which emit a strong pleasant fragrance when bruised. Outperforming the species and other cultivars, Halleys Comet exhibits superior characteristics such as improved cold tolerance and faster growth. Its also a better bloomer, with plenty of larger red star-shaped flowers that bloom in May and can persist into the summer. It thrives in shady, moist, well-drained soil and tolerates part shade; too much sun, though, will cause it to turn yellowish. Grows 6H x 5W.

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[litvak54]

I like it a lot, but I don't think the Poconos would be a good place for it. Maybe I should watch Alaska Horticultural Society videos instead! :-)