Illicium mexicanum 'Woodland Ruby' (Mexican Anise 'Woodland Ruby')

Illicium mexicanum 'Woodland Ruby' is a stunning evergreen shrub with deep red foliage that emerges in spring. The foliage is aromatic with a licorice-like scent when bruised. This cultivar is a compact variety of Mexican Anise and is known for its profuse blooming with small, star-shaped, pale pink flowers that appear in late spring to early summer.