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This recent new collection is almost definitely a new species. This stunning plant is a glossy-leaved evergreen shrub with an upright growth habit. A member of the “Star Anise” genus with delightfully fragrant foliage and bark. This exciting new introduction features unusual (for this genus) pink and fragrant flowers in early summer with numerous strap-shaped narrow petals followed by woody “star-shaped” fruit. Very interesting and attractive, however, this species of Star Anise cannot be used as a spice as it is slightly poisonous. Tolerant of full sun or deep shade and also deer resistant! 

A beautiful species from the mountains of SW China. This species differs from all its close relatives in having bright yellow flowers instead of the normal purple or blue. These flowers appear in early summer and are attractively marked with reddish-brown streaks. From seed collected from plants collected in the wild, this species is rarely seen in cultivation. 

A rarely grown evergreen shrub with a very bushy habit and glossy "holly-like" leaves. This plant seems like any another broad-leaved evergreen shrub until the flowers emerge in late summer. At that time, you cannot help but notice the stunning display of blossoms. The small yellow-green flowers are borne in long (up to 12 inches!) pendulous and very narrow racemes, providing a very striking and beautiful display. Easily grown in a sunny location with good drainage. Native to western China, this is our first offering of this amazing plant.